Whakatau- pōtiki    Māhuhu

Whakatau- pōtiki was an inspirational , protector and role model provided for his people Hawaiki with a garden had the sweetest kumara.

had 2 sons Rongomai and Rongoatu.

They siblings but they argued everything, even about who mother loved best.

As brothers got older, they in love with the woman and even quarrelled that.

The people of Hawaiiki flourished under Whakatau-pōtiki soon the land became overpopulated. Hawaiiki struggled resources and both sons about who would run garden.

Both sons wanted run the garden. Rongomai Rongoatu argued during the blessing the soil before the was planted, known as Māhuhu.

upset their father. He his oldest son Rongomai make things right.

Whakatau-pōtiki suggested Rongomai leave Hawaiki in for new land.

Rongomai , “If I give up wealth and all that love to Rongoatu, I get something in return. Father, come me on this quest we’ll find a new for our people together.”

The brothers came peace as Rongomai and father began planning their voyage.

They named boat Māhuhu-ki-te-rangi in honour the gardens.

On top the cliff the brothers farewell.

“E te tuakana, older brother, may your canoe serve a younger sibling for and may you remember , “ said Rongoatu.

Rongomai replied, “E taku teina, younger sibling, may the gardens of Hawaiki serve an older brother for .”

Inspired by Kupe, the explorer, Whakatau-pōtiki and Rongomai then sail for new lands.