Hinemoa & Tūtānekai – Māori Love Story Educational Poster | Māori Legends
Hinemoa & Tūtānekai – A Māori Legend of Love & Determination
Discover the story of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai with this beautifully illustrated educational poster inspired by the traditional stories and landscapes of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Designed for children, classrooms and family learning spaces, the poster introduces this well-known Māori love story through colourful illustrations and accessible storytelling, exploring themes of love, courage, determination and belonging.
The Story of Hinemoa & Tūtānekai
Children can follow the story through illustrated stages as Hinemoa and Tūtānekai face obstacles that keep them apart, leading to Hinemoa's courageous journey across the water and their eventual reunion.
Alongside the story, children can discover more about:
- Hinemoa and Tūtānekai
- Māori oral storytelling traditions
- Aotearoa New Zealand
- Courage, love and determination
- Community and belonging
- New Zealand landscapes and the natural environment
- Respect for people and the world around us
Perfect For
- Primary school classrooms
- Homeschool learning
- Children's bedrooms and playrooms
- School libraries and reading corners
- New Zealand themed classrooms
- Māori legends and cultural learning
- Aotearoa educational displays
The combination of storytelling, illustration and learning makes this poster both an attractive piece of wall art and an engaging introduction to one of Aotearoa's enduring traditional stories.
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.