How Māui Slowed the Sun : Single or Tray A4 Puzzle

Māui noticed that the sun raced across the sky each day, leaving people with very little time to work, play, or care for their whānau. Wanting to help humankind, Māui gathered his brothers and travelled east to where the sun rises. Together, they wove strong ropes and waited in hiding. When the sun appeared, they trapped it and Māui struck it, demanding that it slow its journey across the sky. From that day on, the sun has moved more slowly, giving longer days and more light for people to live well.

This puzzle is brought to life through a single-sided image tray puzzle in A4 size (310 mm × 220 mm). Available in 4-piece, 9-piece, and 12-piece and 18-piece options, it supports early learning, problem-solving, and fine motor development while connecting tamariki to Māori storytelling in a meaningful, hands-on way.

NOTE: The first image shows an example of what the puzzle pieces may look like, while the second image shows an example of how the image tray will appear. Unless specified