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    • Hoe tere (steering paddle) of Te Aurere waka (boat).
    Rights: Dr Peter Phillips, Arawai Published 13 November 2014 Size: 220 KB Referencing Hub media

    The hoe tere (steering paddle) of Te Aurere is balanced so it is surprisingly light to steer under most conditions.

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      Waka hourua

      The ancient craft that carried the first settlers to New Zealand were probably double-hulled – rather like two canoes side by side. They are called waka hourua. Rights: The New Zealand Maori Arts ...

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