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Kōrero: Kites and manu tukutuku

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Aute

Manu aute is a general name for Māori kites, but it specifically refers to those covered with the bark of the aute (paper mulberry) plant. Manu aute were made in a variety of forms, but tended to be in the shape of a bird.

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Bob Maysmor, Kites and manu tukutuku – Manu tukutuku – Māori kites, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/5285/aute (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Bob Maysmor, i tāngia i te 2 March 2009.