# Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4: Tāne me Ngā Kete O Te Wānanga/Tāne and the Baskets of Knowledge

> Interactive graphic novella retelling Māori creation myths. (iPhone/iPad app by Kiwa Digital Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nga-atua-maori-book-4-tane-me-nga-kete-o-te-wanangatane-and-the-baskets-of-knowledge/id932231782 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kiwa Digital Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/336728313)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 372 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nga-atua-maori-book-4-tane-me-nga-kete-o-te-wanangatane-and-the-baskets-of-knowledge/id932231782/reviews.md

## What is Ngā Atua Māori?

Ngā Atua Māori, Puka Tuawhā – Tāne me ngā Kete o Te Wānanga 
The Māori Gods, Book Four – Tāne and the Baskets of Knowledge

Tāne me ngā Kete o Te Wānanga tells the story of Tāne’ and his journey to Tikitiki-o-Rangi to fetch the Three Baskets of Knowledge and the Two Sacred Stones, Rehutai and Hukatai.

Io, the Supreme Being summonses his two heavenly guardians Rehua and Ruatau to The Uppermost Heaven. He sends them down to Earth to find which of Ranginui and Papatūānuku’s sons could ascend to Te Toi-o-ngā Rangi and fetch the treasured baskets and stones. Having quizzed Tūmatauenga, Tūmatakāka, Whiro-te-Tipua and others Rehua and Ruatau assign the mission to the youngest of the siblings, Tāne. He is anointed and subjected to preparatory rituals required for the journey. 

Continuing envy and a desire to beat Tāne to Tikitiki-o-Rangi drives Whiro-te-Tipua to race well ahead of his younger brother. Even though his suggestion to journey by way of The Edge of the Heavens was rejected, he takes that route anyway. Twice, Whiro tries to thwart Tāne’s ascent by attacking him with Te Tini-a-Poto, his militia of birds and insects. 

Needless to say that, with the help of Tāwhirimātea and Para-Wera-Nui, Tāne prevailed over Whiro-te-Tipua and mankind emerged into this World of Enlightenment and Understanding.

Series Summary

Whether we believe in the existence of a higher being or creator or not, most of us are curious to know what underpins the cultural differences amongst us.

This is a series of graphic novellas designed to re-tell the traditional stories of New Zealand’s Māori people in an innovative and contemporary format.  

We’ve created these at a time when the Māori culture and language are receiving a lot of attention in the public and private sectors of business and education.  Our aim is to give people, meaningful insights into what underpins Māori values and principles.  

FEATURES

* English and te reo Māori narration

* Swipe-to-Read™

* Touch-to-Hear™

* Touch-to-Spell™

* Read-to-me and read-it-myself options

* Background music that can be turned on and off

This language resource was produced with the support of Mā te Reo and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori to promote the use of te reo Māori in Aotearoa | New Zealand.

Compatible with iPad, requires iOS 7 +

NEED HELP?

Contact us: support@kiwadigital.com

KIWA® is the world’s leading production house for experiential digital books. We partner with publishers and other content owners, using our patented technology to bring content to life in revolutionary new digital formats that deepen engagement and understanding.

Check out our website: www.kiwadigital.com

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KiwaDigital

## Key features

- English and te reo Māori narration
- Swipe-to-Read™
- Touch-to-Hear™
- Touch-to-Spell™
- Read-to-me and read-it-yourself options
- Background music toggle

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nga-atua-maori-book-4-tane-me-nga-kete-o-te-wanangatane-and-the-baskets-of-knowledge/id932231782/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Tane Nui A Rangi

*2014-11-19*

What an amazingly detailed story, rich with culture and context. Congratulations KIWA

## Frequently asked questions about Ngā Atua Māori

### What is the story of Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4 about?

Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4 tells the story of Tāne's journey to fetch the Three Baskets of Knowledge and Two Sacred Stones, facing challenges from his brother Whiro-te-Tipua. It explores themes of enlightenment and understanding within Māori mythology.

### What interactive features does Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4 offer?

The app includes Swipe-to-Read™, Touch-to-Hear™ for pronunciation, Touch-to-Spell™ for vocabulary, and options for both 'read-to-me' and 'read-it-yourself' modes. Background music can also be toggled on or off.

### Can I learn te reo Māori with this app?

Yes, the app features narration in both English and te reo Māori, making it a valuable resource for those looking to engage with and learn the Māori language.

### What devices is Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4 compatible with?

This app is compatible with iPad and requires iOS 7 or later. It is also supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4 updated?

The app was last updated on June 21, 2016, to version 1.2.6. While not frequently updated recently, it remains a stable educational resource.

### What is the age rating for Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4?

The app has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for older children and adults interested in learning about Māori culture and mythology.

### Does Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4 have ads?

No, Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4 does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed for educational purposes without any ad interruptions.

### What is the user sentiment for Ngā Atua Māori - Book 4?

The app has received a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from one review, indicating a highly positive user experience for those who have engaged with it.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.6 — 2016-06-21

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

now available on iPhone and iPodTouch

### 1.2.4 — 2015-10-10

colour palette added and functionality improved

### 1.2.3 — 2015-02-10

- Updated images

### 1.2.1 — 2015-01-28

Resolved auto-play issues

### 1.2 — 2014-12-10

Correct macronisation of title

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