Contents

contents : map of new zealand -- introduction -- the legend of the creation -- uenuku and the mist maiden -- the great fish of maui -- rona and the moon -- legend of hinemoa and tutanekai -- rata and the totara tree -- the legend of mauao -- pania of the reef -- legend of waikaremoana -- maui and the fingers of fire -- hatupatu and the bird woman -- the lone fairy of pirongia -- maui and the sun -- the kuia and her faithful dog -- the battle of the mountains -- glossary.