The Patupaiarehe were fairy people living in Tamaki Makaurau. Their tribes lived apart because they didn't get along well. On moonless nights the younger members of the two iwi would often play a game. Under cover of the darkest sky they would sneak out of their houses and race silently over to the other iwi area. To prove they had been there, they would take a token and show it to the others when they arrived home.
One night Hui, the son of Waitakere, returned from a jaunt empty handed. The other youngsters made fun of him and teased him for not returning with anything. The next night, the run was done again, but Hui did not return with the others. His friends were worried and blamed each other for not taking better care of Hui.
Where's Hui?
My love
When the chief Waitakere found his son to be missing summoned a war party. Just as they were about to start their war chant, they saw Hui, holding the hand of a beautiful young woman. toward them. “This is my love,” he said, “my token”. Waitakere was delighted. She was welcomed into the tribe.
I am Wairere, the daughter of Hunua
Who are you?
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