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Tag: mysteries
Mysteries of the Otago goldrush: who was Jack Tewa?
Jack Tewa left an enduring mark on Central Otago. However, relatively little is known about the life of this iconic character.
Secrets, seabirds and science: a slice of Ihumoana
It started with an invite. Not the sort of invite which lands in your inbox with pleading tones and question marks. No, it was the sort of invite that, once mentioned, almost requires no response, for you’d have to be crazy not to accept it.
Kiwi Culture
Kiwi Culture Do you know about the hilarious moa hoax? And the difference between a hogget and Huntaway? Or want to score a fun seasonal job during your New Zealand summer? You won’t find these Kiwi insights in any ordinary travel pamphlet. Discover what makes the people and places of Aotearoa New Zealand so special….
What was the hakuwai bird? A tale where history and legend entwine
‘Hakuwai, hakuwai hakuwai…’ That’s the mysterious call of a creature known as the hākuwai bird, only ever heard around South Cape and Motu Tītī (the Muttonbird Islands) in New Zealand’s deep south. It was never overtly seen and it’s identity still remains a mystery.