Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

159. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūkeko me ngā Tame Heihei

After being captured, and having its wings clipped, a pūkeko is placed in a yard with gamecocks. He quickly learns about their fierce nature.
 
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158. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Waimarie me te Tama

A boy falls asleep after a long day of play, and nearly falls down a well.
 
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157. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Īkara me te Pōkiha

After spying a young fox cub as food for her young, the eagle is confronted by mother fox. Things quickly go south after the eagle disregards the mother's wishes.
 
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156. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kāihe, te Raiona, me te Tame Heihei

Minding their own business, the ass and cock are paid a visit by the lion. Things seem fine at first, but quickly change.
 
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155. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Piopio me te Warou

A naïve young thrush makes friends with a swallow. His mother though brings him back to reality.
 
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154. Pakiwaitara - L. Frank Baum - Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz, Upoko 4

We continue on our journey to te Tāone Kānapanapa, and Toratī learns more about her companion, and why he wants brains so badly.
 
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153. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaiwhānako me te Tama

A sneaky boy plays a trick on a thief that he won't soon forget, but is he justified in doing so?
 
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152. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hina me Tōna Whaea

After pleading for a new garment from her mother, the moon is given a few reasons why that is likely not possible.
 
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151. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pīkake me te Kareni

We all know how beautiful the peacock's feathers can be, but is this really the be alll and end all?
 
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150. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Hiranga o te Pakikīrehe

The great orator Demades tries to command the attention of his audience. He resorts, however, to something he is not particularly fond of.
 
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