Inclusion of Matauranga Maori into VLNP Language Course Design

Pūrākau - Legends and Myths

Teaching Ideas

Students find myths and legends from the target language culture and compare them with those of New Zealand.

At beginner level target language stories are too difficult.

Māori myths, legends and contemporary stories

This website provides a collection of myths and legends alongside contemporary stories reflecting themes relevant to today's world. This collection of stories can be navigated in both te reo Māori and English.

First peoples in Māori tradition

First peoples in Māori traditionAmong Māori tribes there are many oral traditions about ancient peoples and gods who inhabited New Zealand from the beginning of time. From the gods of the natural world, to the mysterious people of the mountains, to the Polynesian explorer Kupe, stories of the ancestors have been handed down ...

Here you can find information about the first people in New Zealand, including ancient people and gods.

Where to Go Monster-Hunting Around the World - Taniwha around the world

Where to Go Monster-Hunting Around the World: Silver Fern HolidaysConsider yourself an adventurer? Why not go hunting for some of the world's most illusive creatures and monsters? We show you what, where, and how to monster-hunt around the world.

This website includes descriptions of supernatural creatures from around the world:

Bigfoot AKA Sasquatch
The Loch Ness Monster AKA Nessie
Chupacabra AKA The Goat Sucker
Bunyip AKA the Kianpraty
Putapaiarehe AKA Pale Spirit Being
Yeti AKA The Abominable Snowman

Each creature is described including a poster.

Task suggestion: Come up with your own creations of supernatural creatures including a short description and where they live etc.

5 Māori legends and myths

Our Favourite Māori Myths and Legends: Silver Fern HolidaysNo trip to New Zealand is complete without getting involved with the incredible Māori culture. Today, we share some of our favourite Māori myths and legends

This website collected the most common Māori legends and myths:

The North Island is the Fish that Māui Caught
The First Woman; Hineahuone
Supernatural Creatures: Taniwha
The Journey from Hawaiki to Aotearoa
Māngōroa: The Shark That Formed The Milky Way

The legends of the North and South Island

The Legend of New Zealand | 100% Pure New ZealandLegend has it that New Zealand was fished from the sea by the daring demigod Māui. The Legends of Māui are deeply rooted in New Zealand's history and culture.

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Pūrākau - Legends and Myths

First peoples in Māori tradition

Where to Go Monster-Hunting Around the World - Taniwha around the world

5 Māori legends and myths

The legends of the North and South Island

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