The Fish of Maui. Te Ika a Maaui - Tapa blanda

Peter Gossage (1946 - 2016) was born in Remuera, New Zealand. He began his career at an advertising agency. His work producing Maori motifs for a television commercial was noticed by a publisher, who suggested he write a book. He became an author and illustrator of many well-known Maori legends. Te Ika-a-Māui is the Māori name for the North Island of New Zealand. It is translated as "the fish of Maui", from the story of Māui, who hauled up the North Island on his waka (canoe). The name te Ika nui a Māui, "The great fish of Maui", is also used.