"At last our story is told. Now the brave ancestors we have hidden for so long stand again for all to see". With these words the Elders of Waitaha (grandfathers) share for the first time their ancient and sacred lore. Bound in secrecy for centuries, protected through the ages by those who gave their lives to keep it safe, this knowledge travels out of the past to be revealed in "Song of Waitaha". It tells of the settling of these lands, the interrelationships of the people with all things so as to live in peace, harmony and reverence with the land and each other. Song of Waitaha : the histories of a nation - being the teachings of Iharaira Te Meihana, Wiremu Ruka Te Korako, Taare Reweti Te Maiharoa, Perenara Hone Hare, Heremia Te Wake & Renata Kauere.

Table of Contents

The trail of understanding -- Song of creation -- Song of the dream makers -- Song of the white whale -- Song of the star walkers -- Song of the peace child -- Song of the weeping waters -- Song of the sacred nest -- Song of the ice mountains -- Song of the god stone -- Song of the broken waka -- Song of the star fires -- Song of the last days -- Trail of the tall trees.