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 don't believe that taniwha exist because there has been no evidence of them living (or ever being alive) and nobody has actually seen one. Of course, people are entitled to their own beliefs because like Maori people the Ancient Greeks believed in things like the Minotaur, kraken-like sea creatures and sirens.
Kia Ora Alex!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your opinion!
Personally I do believe in taniwhas, they may not exist now but perhaps they lived in unison with dinosaurs! Surely you believe in dinosaurs?!
I like that you linked Maori people to the Ancient Greeks! Did you know that 95% of the ocean/sea has been unexplored? Humans have only researched 5% of the whole entire ocean. That makes me believe in taniwhas, mermaids/merpeople, Hippocamps.
keep up the great work!
He Whetu Koe
Hasiba
Kia Ora Alex,
ReplyDeleteWell done for completing this activity. I finished this activity too. It's great to see you completing these activities during these summer holidays. Thanks for sharing your learning about this activity. Did you enjoy doing this task? It's great to hear that you don't think that it dosent exist.
NICE:)
Hi Alex,
ReplyDeleteI have the same opinion as you about the Taniwha. But there could be a Taniwha in the deep ocean that has not been explored yet.
Great post! :)
-Hannah