Legend of Ngauru, who was killed to avenge the death of Maraeava, and daughter Ngaetu Manamana
Scope and Contents
Associated songs:
Amu, led by Tau Eitiare: "Kare au i kite | Ka tae mai te ngaruerue enua"
`Aka`eva`eva: "E Ngauru e, e torea | E Ngauru e, e toriea e"
Dates
- 1967-09-20
Creator
- From the Series: McLean, Mervyn (1930-2022) (Recordist, Person)
- From the Series: Naku, Simona (Translator, Person)
- From the Series: Mokotupu, Tepaki (Transcriber, Person)
- From the Series: Tunui, Mamia (Translator, Person)
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Biographical / Historical
During the battle of Tautu against Vaipae, the people of Tautu couldn't defend themselves and were driven from the village onto the motu.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.48 metres : 24 open reel tapes
Language of Materials
Rarotongan; Cook Islands Maori
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Recorded on a 7" open-reel tape in quarter-track stereo using an Akai M8
General
Original catalogue number: QS 129 Original reel number: 83/137
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
+64 9 923 5008
amps@auckland.ac.nz