The Legend of the Seven Whales Seven whales one night went out They were to return by dawn: Their master told them, ‘Be back here, When the bellbird heralds the morn.’ So out they went on a merry spree And alas were late returning; As they headed towards the open sea A light in the East was burning. Bad fortune marked these fellows gay, Ne'er more could they be free. They're turned now into seven hills Facing towards the sea. This legend comes from the Wairoa district, the names of the hills being Hikunui, Iwitea, Korito, Takitaki, Onepoto, Tahutoria and (there is an element of doubt about this last name) Tuhara. They may still be seen from the main highway between Gisborne and Wairoa, about seven miles out of Wairoa. Now another selection of poems from those sent in last year by Northland College pupils.
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Te Ao Hou, March 1968, Page 54
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