tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273060614486120166.post4211741508971035655..comments2023-05-05T05:46:46.063-07:00Comments on Turua @ Rangikura: Matariki...Room 10 @ Rangikurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08583005996528720552noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6273060614486120166.post-6245632032545390322016-05-15T01:24:38.695-07:002016-05-15T01:24:38.695-07:00Cool Turua, Your ancestor Te Roro o te rangi had a...Cool Turua, Your ancestor Te Roro o te rangi had a famous patu like weapon called a mere. This mere was called "Kaitangata" and was at the heart of a fierce war between your ancestors of Ngati Whakaue and another iwi Ngati Tuwharetoa from Taupo. It was a sad day and Ngati Whakaue didn't win, but what is remembered is the courage that your ancestors showed during battle.<br /><br />Here is a link to a video showing your ancestor Te Roro o te rangi's brother Tunohopu seeking revenge on Ngati Tuwharetoa; https://youtu.be/brHtjgVYuWI<br /><br />Here is a link to what a mere looks like:<br />http://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/exhibitions/pounamu/artworks.aspx?pirn=1980&oirn=49354<br /><br />Good work, from MumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com