1. (personal name) Arawa ancestor who was killed by his elder brothers for eating their preserved pigeons. He was revived by karakia but was held captive by Kurangaituku until he eventually escaped. The photograph shows the rock that Hatupatu is reputed to have hidden in when escaping from Kurangaituku.
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