Whakaue

In Maketu town, by the bay so wide, Where the Kaituna River used to glide, A place of beauty, where cultures meet, Māori traditions, so rich and sweet. Tama-te-kapua, a chief so grand, Led the Arawa canoe to this land, Maketu, the landing site so true, Where ancestors settled, starting anew. With Māori culture, the town is blessed, In every corner, it's truly expressed, From ancient kūmara pits of old, To stories and legends, forever told. The MV Rena, a tragic tale, Caused an oil spill, making hearts wail, But Maketu stood strong, united as one, Protecting wildlife, until it was done. In Maketu town, where magic resides, Where nature's beauty never subsides, Come visit this place, so full of cheer, And feel the Maketu spirit, oh so dear. Random page: Vyachaslaw Herashchenko