The successes of the Hōkūle‘a led to a renaissance in Polynesian navigation and the sailing of traditional craft. Other vessels were built. Te Aurere (right), pictured here with Te Au-o-Tonga, was built by Hekenukumai (Hector) Busby in 1991. The following year Te Aurere survived strong winds and high seas during a voyage from New Zealand to Rarotonga. This journey did not prove that return voyaging to Polynesia occurred, but showed that it was possible with the navigational techniques available to Polynesians. Listen to Pakake Winiata, a crew member on board Te Aurere, explain why the vessel was towed for parts of the voyage from New Zealand to Rarotonga.
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Reference: 13 April 2000
by Nicola Topping
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25 May 2011