In Māori mythology, taniwha are large supernatural beings that live in deep pools in rivers, dark caves, or in the sea, especially in places with dangerous currents or deceptive breakers . They may be considered highly respected kaitiaki of people and places, or in some traditions as dangerous, predatory beings, which for example would kidnap women to have as wives.
Te Whanganui-a-Tara is the Māori name for Wellington Harbour. The term is also used to refer to the city of Wellington which lies on the shores of the harbour. Te Whanganui-a-Tara translates as "the great harbour of Tara", named for Tara, a son of Polynesian explorer Whatonga, whose descendants lived in the area.
The Firth of Thames is a large bay located in the north of the North Island of New Zealand. It is the firth of the rivers Waihou and Piako, the former of which was formerly named the Thames River, and the town of Thames lies on its southeastern coast.
No. 490 (NZ) Squadron was an anti-submarine and maritime reconnaissance squadron of Coastal Command established for service during the Second World War. It was a New Zealand squadron formed under Article XV of the Empire Air Training Plan. Although many of its flying personnel were drawn from the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the squadron served under the operational and administrative command of the Royal Air Force.
Te Waikoropupū Springs, also known as Pupu Springs and Waikaremumu Springs, are located in Golden Bay, in New Zealand's South Island. The springs are known for the clarity of the water, and the volume of water discharged. The springs are spiritually significant to Māori people. The springs feed Te Waikoropupū River, a short tributary of the Tākaka River.
The Northland Rugby Union is the governing body for rugby union in Northland, New Zealand; Northland is a region of New Zealand that covers areas in the districts of Far North, Kaipara, and Whangārei. Established in 1920, they represent the Bunnings NPC side, Northland Taniwha, and Farah Palmer Cup side, Northland Kauri. It is also affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are sky blue and they play their home games at Semenoff Stadium in Morningside.
The Driving Creek Railway is a narrow gauge bush and mountain railway on the outskirts of the provincial town of Coromandel on the northwestern coast of the Coromandel Peninsula on New Zealand's North Island. The railway leads up the mountain to a viewing platform building 165 m high above the surrounding Coromandel west coast country.
Tukumana Taiwīwī Te Taniwha (1862/63–1941) was a notable New Zealand Māori tribal leader and historian. He was a leader of the Ngāti Maru and Ngāti Whanaunga iwi. He was born in the Coromandel, New Zealand in probably 1862 or 63. His mother, Karukino Te Taniwha, was the daughter of Te Horeta Te Taniwha.
Elatostema is a genus of flowering plants containing approximately 350 known species in the nettle family Urticaceae, native to tropical forest clearings throughout Australasia, Asia and Africa. There may be as many as 1,000 species of this little-known genus, which is susceptible to deforestation and other forms of human exploitation. Some species, for instance the recently discovered E. fengshanense, show unusual adaptations to growing in deep shade in caves. DNA analysis suggests that the three genera Elastostema, Pellionia, and Pilea be grouped together as one.
Dan Pryor is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a loose forward for the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby (MLR). He also plays for the Munakata Sanix Blues in the Japanese Top League.
Bryce Heem is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a wing or centre for the Blues in Super Rugby.
Matthew Gary Moulds is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a hooker for Northland in the Bunnings NPC. He has also previously represented New Zealand at rugby sevens.
Robyn Kahukiwa is an Australian-born New Zealand artist, award-winning children's book author, and illustrator. Kahukiwa has created a significant collection of paintings, books, prints, drawings, and sculptures.
Sam J. Nock is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a halfback for Northland in the Bunnings NPC and the Blues in the Super Rugby competition.
Kara A. Pryor is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as a loose forward for Rugby New York (Ironworkers) of Major League Rugby (MLR) in the U.S.
Joshua K. Goodhue is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Solomon Alaimalo is a New Zealand rugby union player who currently plays as an outside back for Southland in New Zealand's domestic Mitre 10 Cup and for the Highlanders in the international Super Rugby competition.
Courtney Sina Meredith is a poet, playwright, and short story author from New Zealand.
Waerenga is the name of a hamlet, 11 km (6.8 mi) east of Te Kauwhata, which is part of a statistical area unit in the Waikato District.
Northland are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Whangārei, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1920, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Semenoff Stadium in Whangārei in the Northland region. The team is affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are sky blue.
