Page 14 - WHIRIKOKA BOOK - English
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THE MAORI WORDS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Whirikoka Ancestor – grandson of Hinehakirirangi
Oioi Whirikoka’s pet seal
Mangataikapua A special place in Whatatutu
Tuna Eel
Patiki Flounder
Kanae Mullet
Manu Bird
Ruru Owl
Weka Woodhen
Kiwi Native bird
Whēkau Laughing owl (now extinct)
Kahawai Type of fish
Aihe Dolphin
Kekeno Seal
Kopututea The Waipaoa river mouth
Tūranganui-a-Kiwa The waiting place of Kiwa (Gisborne)
