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Long ago the Takitimu waka was built and made ready for its journey across the Pacific Ocean from Hawaiiki to Aotearoa. As part of these preparations the Tohunga asked various atua for assistance, the taniwha of the sea, the dolphins, whales, octopus and squid were asked to guide the waka and provide a safe journey for the people. Hinekorako, the moon maiden would guarantee the people successful fishing for the essential food supplies required during their long voyage. Tawhirimatea was requested to provide good weather for the waka and its intrepid travellers on their voyage to Aotearoa.

If you would like to find out more about us, visit our class blog at http://piratespikeletsandplease.blogspot.com

If you would like to find out more about New Zealand History, Room 18 found valuable information in the School Journals, "Awesome Aotearoa, Margaret Mahy's History of New Zealand", "Curious Kiwi creatures" (Chrissie Ward, New Holland Publishers, available at the Te Papa Book Shop), "The Penguin History of New Zealand" by Michael King, http://www.teara.govt.nz and http://www.nzhistory.net.nz