The Taniwha of Wellington Harbour

Author(s): Moira Wairama

Children & Young Adult

In ancient times in Aotearoa, there was a beautiful lake in which there dwelt two monstrous taniwha. Their names were Whataitai and Ngake. Whataitai and Ngake are two taniwha living in a beautiful lake. But when Ngake gets bored and decides to break free to the ocean his actions have far reaching consequences and help shape the landscape of our capital city.


Discover the dramatic legend of how Wellington Harbour was created.

General Information

  • : 9780143504498
  • : Penguin Group New Zealand, Limited
  • : Penguin Books (NZ)
  • : 0.165
  • : 01 December 2010
  • : New Zealand
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Moira Wairama
  • : Paperback
  • : Bruce Potter
  • : 32
  • : colour illustrations