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Maui loved playing with fire. One day he put out all the fires in the village which angered the inhabitants who complained to Taranga, Maui's mother.
Maui was asked to go to the underworld and ask the old kuia, Mahuika for some fire. Maui visited Mahuika and helped her eat and drink which was difficult for her as everything she touched burst into flames. As a reward Mahuika gave Maui a fingernail which burnt to take home.
Mischievous Maui dropped the fingernail into a river on the way home so went back for another fingernail which he was given. This repeated again and again until Mahuika lost her temper and threw fire at Maui who escaped by turning into a Hawk and flying back to the living world.
The fire followed him but he was saved by Tawhere-Matea who blew icy rains at the fire, and Ruamoko who opened up the earth to swallow the flames.
sited 20/10/2009 @ http://www.deeknow.com Jen nz
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In Maori, "ahi" means fire or blaze. It can refer to a physical fire or can be used metaphorically to represent energy, passion, or a strong desire. The word is also commonly used in cultural ceremonies and traditions involving fire.
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Maori and Pakeha (non-Maori).
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so the maori and british can make peace
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