Tangaroa i te titi, Tangaroa i te tata! Framed landing on the east coast

landing on the east coast of Aotearoa’s north motu (island) and remained there

and continued on with their goal

After embarking on their journey Ru’s vaka

Ru then called called out to god of the sea

Museum-quality poster made on thick and long-lasting matte (uncoated) paper

Tangaroa i te titi, Tangaroa i te tata! Framed landing on the east coastRu, ancestor and navigator of the first arrival of people to Aitutaki was aided by four to five of his brothers. Originally tasked by local ariki to escape the island of Tubuai (Austral islands) during tribal warfare and famine, the voyage was to safely deliver the cargo of Pa te Pairu daughters of high rank (princesses) and a number of others, to safety in new lands. After embarking on their journey Rus vaka , the Ngapuariki, struck stormy seas which