Hinemoa and Tutanekai Sculpture
Caption
at 'John Courts' Tutanekai Street, the above sculpture resided for many years, this postcard is from the Bev Emmerson Collection.
Caption Reads : "The legend tells of two lovers Tutanekai and Hinemoa. Tutanekai lived on Mokoia Island and Hinemoa was a princess of a tribe that lived on the shores of the lake. Though deeply in love, Hinemoa's parents had forbidden them to meet. In desperation Hinemoa swam to Mokoia Island guided by Tutanekai's flute, and so began Rotorua's most famous legend. Arriving at the island Hinemoa rested in the hot natural pool 'Waikimihia' where she was found by Tutanekai when breaking a calabash to attract his attention. They married, their tribes united, and descendants of the two still live in Rotorua today. You can enjoy a vivid description of this romantic legend by joining the Ngaroto Launch which leaves the local jetty twice daily on a return trip to Mokoia Island."
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said Ms Positive.
Love your page and how you have sey this system into place for whanau to enjoy, and commenting who we are.
I am of Tutanekai and Hinemoa Decendants a linege that I'm proud of to be a part of the Tarara blood the Danish' side Hine I Turama Married old man Tapsell.
Anyway more time in the long run, studying at the moment? Social Worker in the field is what we need? espeacially Maori and P.I. actually Bi- Cultural Social workers. yes that's rights. bring them on!
Plenty of room in the justice department, for women and men, of any gender? you know what I mean Girl friends.
Just do it! you make the choice in life and save a life.
Women Violence we have had enough?
Well lets do something about it then!