Kuirau Park was once a cooler lake called Taokahu, long used by the Whakaue tūpuna as a special bathing place guarded by chiefs. When Kuirau, the wife of the chief Tamahika, was taken by a taniwha while bathing, Ngā Atua caused the lake to boil and destroy the creature. From that time on, the place became known as Kuirau.
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,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
