Rangi & Papa – Māori Creation Story Educational Poster | Māori Legends

Rangi & Papa – The Sky Father and Earth Mother

Discover the story of Ranginui and Papatūānuku with this richly illustrated educational poster inspired by the traditional stories of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Designed for children, classrooms and family learning spaces, the poster tells the story of Ranginui (Sky Father) and Papatūānuku (Earth Mother) and how their children brought light into the world.

Colourful illustrations and accessible storytelling introduce young learners to the story while encouraging exploration of Aotearoa, nature and the relationship between people and the natural world.

The Story

Children can follow the story through seven illustrated stages:

1. In the Beginning
2. The Children Struggle
3. Tāne Makes a Plan
4. They Separate Rangi & Papa
5. Light Enters the World
6. Rangi Becomes the Sky
7. Papa Becomes the Earth

Alongside the story, children can discover more about the landscapes, wildlife and natural environment of Aotearoa.

What Children Can Discover

The poster introduces:

• Ranginui – the Sky Father
• Papatūānuku – the Earth Mother
• Tāne and the separation of earth and sky
• Māori storytelling traditions
• Aotearoa New Zealand
• Native landscapes and wildlife
• Kaitiakitanga and caring for nature
• Connections between people and the natural world

Perfect For

• Primary school classrooms
• Homeschool learning
• Children's bedrooms and playrooms
• School libraries and reading corners
• New Zealand themed learning
• Māori legends and cultural learning
• Geography and nature topics
• Aotearoa educational displays

The combination of storytelling, nature and colourful illustration makes this poster both an attractive piece of wall art and an engaging educational resource.

Available Sizes

11 × 17 inches — approx. 28 × 43 cm
16 × 24 inches — approx. 40 × 60 cm
24 × 36 inches — approx. 60 × 90 cm

Please select your preferred size before ordering.

Printed to Order

Your poster is professionally printed to order using high-quality materials for a crisp, colourful finish suitable for classrooms, learning spaces and homes.

Frame not included.

Part of the Māori Legends Collection

Discover more educational artwork from Southern Light Art Co., inspired by the stories, landscapes, wildlife and culture of Aotearoa New Zealand.