One of the largest rivers in New Zealand is called the Waikato River. It is found in the central part of the North Island of New Zealand. The river (awa) was given the name ‘Waikato’ (meaning flowing water) by a group of men and women from the Tainui iwi who, legend has it, travelled down the Waikato years ago and settled in the area. According to Māori legend, the Waikato River has hundreds of taniwha (mythical water spirits) living in it, guarding the sea.
Unfortunately, the Waikato River has become polluted in recent years and is, sometimes, closed to the public. This is very upsetting for many people, especially for those who believe that taniwha live in the river. Please click here to read about taniwha and watch this short video about taniwha.
Once you have finished learning about taniwha go to your blog.
On your blog tell us whether, or not, you believe that taniwha exist. Be sure to explain to us why you feel this way.
I personally disagree that the fact Taniwha exists and one of the reasons is that lots of people have different side to taniwha story which makes it unreliable to believe. Lots of people assume that Taniwha is a Dragons or a reptiles that has wings and eats people as his prey. I believe that Taniwha doesn’t exist because I don’t believe dragons even occur on earth. I hope no one is offended about my opinion about taniwha. Taniwha is a maori legend people say that Taniwha lives deep under water in an underwater cave.
Hi Tehillah,
ReplyDeleteWow! Congratulations on finishing this task. Was it hard to say yes or no, at first? Your statement of why you decided to go with no, (personally) was such a great one. The way you told us of why you chose no, for my answer about taniwha’s being real I said they do exist but after reading your little statement about it made me think, I might have to change my answer to no.
Because I am Maori most of us people believe they are real as all we do is research more about the taniwha’s. Overall fantastic work, you are doing an amazing job Tehillah keep it up.
Do any of your family members believe, Taniwha’s are real?
Best Wishes,
Hinerangi
Kia Ora Tehillah!
ReplyDeleteThank you for completing another great task! You have provided us with some compelling reasons as to why you don’t believe in Taniwhas.
Personally I do believe in taniwhas, they may not exist now but perhaps they lived in unison with dinosaurs! Surely you believe in dinosaurs?!
Keep up the creativity and hard work
He Whetu Koe! (You’re a star!)
Hasiba