(personal name)
also known as Tāne-te-waiora and Tāne-matua, he helped separate Rangi-nui and Papa-tū-ā-nuku so the sun would shine on their children. He also ascended to Te Toi-o-ngā-rangi to bring back the three kits of knowledge.
(Te Māhuri Study Guide (Ed. 1): 40-42;Te Māhuri Textbook (Ed. 2): 123;)
See also
kete aronui,
kete tūātea,
kete tūāuri,
Tāne-te-waiora.
