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Show 6^ Haere Ra Farewell Dawn was spreading across the world as the strains of the haka filled the air once more. The warriors chanted and shouted in unison. "Poutini, Poutini kete rua rei rei ha Poutini, Poutini kete rua rei rei ha.. ." The entire village was gathered at the bay to say farewell to the young warriors as they prepared to depart on their long iourney southward in search of pounamu. Their chant was honoring the star Poutini from xtfbence the valued stone derived, according to their legends. Seven canoes sat half in, half out of the water as a gentle tide lapped against them. Excitement was sensed in the voung men of the tribe. Each |