Exploration
What did Kupe pull up onto the beach?
A waka
Who is Kupe's wife?
Hine-Te-Aparangi.
What happened to Kupe's footprints?
They turned to stone and can still be seen today.
What did Kupe and his family load onto their waka?
Food and drinking water.
What is the name of the giant octopus?
Te Wheke.
What did Kupe see that indicated land?
A long white cloud (indicating land).
Where did Kupe first arrive in New Zealand?
The East Coast of New Zealand.
Who was the selfish man that owned Te Wheke?
Muturangi.
Where did Kupe corner Te Wheke?
Te Moana o Raukawa (Cook Strait).
What did Kupe use to attack the octopus?
A mere (a type of weapon).
What is the name of Kupe’s dog?
Tauaru.
What is the name in Te Reo maori for Wellington?
Te Whanganui a tara.
What did Kupe chant to track Te Wheke?
An incantation to stop Te Wheke from diving.
What is the name of the author of this story?
Steph Matuku
Where did Kupe come from?
Hawaiki