Ko Mauao te maunga: legend of Mauao

The history of Mauao, along with the legend, is one of heartbreak and struggle, but also one of endurance, strength and unity. Mauao stands at the entrance to Te Awanui, the Tauranga Harbour. At over two million years old, he is a tipuna and sacred taonga, manifesting both the past and present as well as giving us hope for the future. Written by Debbie McCauley Illustrated by DebbieTipuna Translated by Tamati Waaka Published by Mauao Publishing Aotearoa NZ Narrated by Jess and Wally Mill