Huriawa

Huriawa is the taniwha of Ngā Puna o Te Waikoropupū. They are one of the guardians of the waters which stretch forth above and below the land, common to the landscape of Mohua. The story begins with the arrival of Rākaihautū on his waka Uruao. He fixed the prow of his boat to Te Tai Tapu, transforming it into the stones of the caves and waterways, then called to Huriawa to come from Parapara Maunga. From that time until now, Huriawa has used her own energy to keep the waterways clean. They know that all living things depend on the purity of the water. 

Order copies of this book from Down the Back of the Chair (MOE69972), or you may be able to find this in the resource room in your kura.