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Te maitai (metal)

documentary heritage
  • Other Name

    Metal (Alternate title)

  • Description

    "Metal is all around us, sometimes shining, often matangaro (invisible). It is the tupua (magic) behind early photography and the secret to fertile volcanic soils. Without it, Piha Beach would leave your waewae (feet) a lot ma ke atu (cleaner)."--At head of topic page.

  • Place
    Auckland/New Zealand
  • Other Id

    88991 (Cat ID)

  • Department

    Publications

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