Piwaiwaka or piwakawaka.
piwakawaka
Piwaiwaka or piwakawaka.
Piwakawaka is the most common word, but I think there quite a few others in different dialects.
It means that someone you know it going to die; according to the Maori tribal beliefs.
fantail
In Maori legend, Maui was born prematurely and cast into the ocean by his mother. He was found and raised by sea creatures, eventually growing up to become a great hero and trickster.
Pania
Mount Cook is known as Aoraki in Maori culture. In Maori legend, Aoraki is a significant ancestor who, along with his brothers, was transformed into the Southern Alps mountain range following a canoeing accident.
Matariki is a star cluster in the New Zealand night sky that marks the start of the Maori New Year. The legend of Matariki varies among Maori tribes, but it usually involves a mother and her daughters who are pursued by an abusive husband. They seek refuge in the sky, becoming the stars of Matariki. The appearance of Matariki is seen as a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration in Maori culture.
Fantail fish usually have four mates.
Lord Howe Fantail was created in 1879.