Page 6 - MAHAKIRAU BOOK - English

Pou was so anxious to see his wife in Tūranga that he forgot
about the birds and the instructions that Ruakapanga had

given him.

He soared over Hikurangi and Tama-i-waho

attacked them. Pou was lucky to escape

but the giant birds were wounded in the

attack.The birds became tired.