Kupe and the Giant Octopus Kupe is considered by many as the first person to discover Aotearoa. After his pursuit of a giant octopus he continued to explore Aotearoa and name places. There are different iwi versions of this pūrākau. Aligned with Social Sciences and Aotearoa New Zealand Histories Curriculum, this pūrākau supports Tūrangawaewae me […]
