Whakaotirangi and her Kete of Kūmara
This article recounts an important story from the oral tradition of Tainui. It tells of how the iwi’s ancestor, Whakaotirangi, brought kūmara and other plants to Aotearoa and describes the techniques she used to plant, grow, and store them.
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Series: Connected 2020 Level 2 – Digging Deeper
Learning area: English, Science
Category: Non-fiction
Strand: Nature of science, Living world
Whakaotirangi and her Kete of Kūmara
Words by Dr Diane Gordon-Burns
Whakaotirangi’s gardens made it possible for Tainui to settle in one place, rather than having to keep moving to seek food. In time, Whakaotirangi’s kete of kūmara changed how people live across Aotearoa.
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