This storybook was made to fulfil the requirements of a University of Waikato assignment.
This pūrākau has been abridged and adapted to suit
young children.
Images were obtained online and referenced in the end of this storybook.

A long time ago, Taupiri and Tongariro lived side-by-side.
Legend has it, the mountains Tongariro and Taupiri were brother and sister living side-by-side in the Central Plateau.
Central Plateau, New Zealand
However, upon her marriage to Mountain Chief Pirongia, Taupiri moved away to her new home near Ngaruawahia.
Pirongia te Maunga
However, misfortune soon struck. Where, upon her arrival, she soon became ill. Her husband Pirongia tried healing her but it was to no avail.
Taupiri knew only the waters of her homeland could heal her. She told Pirongia to send a message to ask Tongariro to deliver her its healing waters.
Taupiri te Maunga
As soon as receiving Taupiri’s plea for help, Tongariro sent his faithful servant, in the form of a dog, to cut a pathway for the waters of Tongariro to reach Taupiri.
Tongariro te Maunga
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This storybook was made to fulfil the requirements of a University of Waikato assignment.
This pūrākau has been abridged and adapted to suit
young children.
Images were obtained online and referenced in the end of this storybook.

A long time ago, Taupiri and Tongariro lived side-by-side.
Legend has it, the mountains Tongariro and Taupiri were brother and sister living side-by-side in the Central Plateau.
Central Plateau, New Zealand
However, upon her marriage to Mountain Chief Pirongia, Taupiri moved away to her new home near Ngaruawahia.
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"The Waikato River Folklore"
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