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The demigod Maui fished the North Island of New Zealand from the sea. Maui is a prominent figure in Polynesian mythology and most Polynesian cultures have a myth of Maui fishing up their land from the Pacific Ocean. The Maui myth is particularly prominent in Maori mythology probably because the shape of the North Island does closely resemble a fish, particularly a stingray with its tail in the north, wellington harbour as its eye, Taranaki and East Cape are its wings and the Coromandel Peninsula is the spine of its tail. The South Island is likened to the waka (canoe) Maui used to catch the fish and Stewart Island is likened to the anchor stone of Maui's waka.
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What sea is on the left side of New Zealand?
The Tasman Sea is on the western side of New Zealand.
What is the name of the body of water that separates Australia and New Zealand?
Australia and New Zealand are separated by the Tasman Sea
What is the body of water that surrounds New Zealand?
The Pacific ocean to the east and Tasman Sea to the west.
Who is the Maori that fished up New Zealand?
Maui was the fisherman who fished up the North Island, hence its Maori name of 'te ika a Maui'. = the fish of Maui. [Patu please expand]
Does the Tasman Sea lie between Australia and New Zealand?
Yes. The Tasman Sea is an arm of the Pacific Ocean which separates the nations of Australia and New Zealand.
Which sea is the closest to New Zealand?
The Tasman Sea lies close to New Zealand, being the sea between New Zealand and Australia.
What is the name of the maori hero who is believed to have fished up the north island of new zealand?
Maui.
What sea is on the left side of New Zealand?
The Tasman Sea is on the western side of New Zealand.
Where does a New Zealand sea lion live?
New Zealand, believe it or not...
Where is the New Zealand sea lion found?
The New Zealand Sea Lion is found in open oceans and along the coastlines of islands south of New Zealand.
Where is paua common in New Zealand?
Common enough around all the coast, but is over fished in some areas.
What lake did St. Peter fish in?
He fished in the Sea of Galilee which is actually a large lake and not a sea.
What is the name of the body of water that separates Australia and New Zealand?
Australia and New Zealand are separated by the Tasman Sea
Does the coral sea border new zealand?
No, the Coral Sea does not border New Zealand. The Coral Sea is located to the northeast of Australia in the South Pacific Ocean. New Zealand is located southeast of Australia.
What two nations are separated by the Tasman Sea?
Australia and New Zealand are separated by the Tasman Sea.
What is the body of water that surrounds New Zealand?
The Pacific ocean to the east and Tasman Sea to the west.
What is the motto of New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps?
New Zealand Sea Cadet Corps's motto is 'Ready Aye Ready'.
