Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

After pleading for a new garment from her mother, the moon is given a few reasons why that is likely not possible. Translation by Taurapa

We all know how beautiful the peacock's feathers can be, but is this really the be alll and end all? Translation by Taurapa

The great orator Demades tries to command the attention of his audience. He resorts, however, to something he is not particularly fond of. Translation by Taurapa

The hen is told of the danger she is in by the swallow. Will she listen to him? Translation by Taurapa

A weary goatherd travelling with his goats in a winter storm is caught out in the elements. His decisions thereafter, however, are not to the benefit of his goats. Translation by Taurapa

A fox is bitten by a swarm of mosquitoes but opts not to shoo them away - what's his reasoning? Translation by Taurapa

We've all been convinced of something at some point which later turned out to be a little more fanciful than was promised. This nanakia has had a lot of practice in the art of deception. Translation by Taurapa

Toratī and Tautau continue on their journey to te Tāone Kānapanapa and make a new friend along the way - someone who has been stuck in place for a very long time. Translation by Taurapa

The wolf learns a lesson in double standards and the realities of life. Translation by Taurapa

A fox and ass stumble upon a hungry lion and the fox, as sly as always, concocts a plan to escape. Translation by Taurapa

The wolf accuses the fox of having stolen some meat, but whose side will the ape judge take when both sides are just as dishonest as the other? Translation by Taurapa