This is the story of Hineahuone, the first earth formed woman, part of the Aho Wahine series of graphic novella that reimagine the traditional stories of Aotearoa from the point of view of the female characters.
Aho Wahine: Hineahuone is an interpretation of an aspect of the Māori creation story told from the point of view of Hineahuone the first earth formed woman.
The interactive App uses synchronised narration in te reo Māori and English, original illustrations, and authentic traditional music to tell the story of Hineahuone, describing how she was fashioned from the clay of the earth and then brought to life by Tāne Mahuta - God of the Forest, who would then become her lover.
Produced in association with Copyright Licensing New Zealand Cultural Fund.
