Story of the giant Tairiterangi and his three brothers, Takauroa, Makariri Te Vai, and Toa
Scope and Contents
Associated songs:
Tateni: "Pukenga toro mata kia akamaki | Toro a`i te mate o Tairi-Te-Rangi"
Pe`e: "Kape ana tona rima kia ona ona teina i | Takauroa, Makariri Te Vai e"
Second Tateni: "Akiaki taua ki nukupure te tanga o Toa| E rua e ia tanga"
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
According to Tau Eitiare, Tairiterangi was a giant who stood with one foot on Aitutaki and the other on another island.
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 15 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