Mythical Monsters of Aotearoa

Award-winning storyteller Gavin Bishop retells tales of the taniwha, mythical monsters of Aotearoa, from guardians of waka voyages to inhabitants of the land and sea.

Taniwha are everywhere, masters of disguise and trickery. To meet one, you must know what to look for and where to find it.

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