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Aratoi’s Pathways, A brief timeline of the Wairarapa

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The Wairarapa is a large and bountiful region with a long and complex history. Maori oral tradition tells us the area is a part of the huge fish ‘Te Ika a Maui’, hooked and caught by Maui – a Polynesian tupua (super hero). The fish is the North Island of New Zealand. Te Karu o Te Ika a Maui, the eye of the fish, is Lake Wairarapa (Wairarapa Moana) and its mouth, Te Waha o Te Ika a Maui, is Palliser Bay.

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Wairarapa history

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The following articles were written by Gareth Winter Wairarapa Archivist. Each article contributes to a body of work that highlights aspects of Wairarapa history. The series features on the Masterton District Library website.