Story of a big turtle called Akairi Raukau
Scope and Contents
Associated songs:
Pe`e: "Muri tapu te matangi teretere a Iro | E muri tapu te matagi teretere a Iro"
Second Pe`e: "E puna e tapu ariki | Ko te ara ea te ara te tinai a`i ka mate ei nei a Tautu"
Akateni: "Va`a rei e te tuputupu | E Pio e te kai ara"
Third Pe`e: "E Marama | Au ariki ra ko te tai e"
Fourth Pe`e: "O mai akateretere vaka na Iro nui | Maoata akatu te tira ko turu te ta e"
Dates
- 1967-09-05
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
This is the story of Akairi Raukau, the biggest turtle ever found on the island of Motupae.
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 17 Original reel number: 83/130
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