[8] kohutukutu] The wild fuchsia—the only deciduous native tree.—Editor.
[9] wharekura] An ancient Temple of Mysteries.—Editor.
[10] Zun the Terrible] Wanaki has a note here to the effect that, although the Maori’s pronunciation of this name was ‘Tunu,’ he prefers to preserve it in what he avers was its original form, viz., ‘Zun.’—Editor.
[11] matakite] Clairvoyant.
[12] tapu] Sacred.
[13] its spirit had fled beyond Wai Ora Tane] The bourne from which no traveller returns.—Editor.
[14] matakite] A seer—a clairvoyant.—Editor.
[15] mana] Power, prestige.—Editor.
[16] kumara] The kumara is a kind of sweet potato.
[17] Taranaki glowed… thundering Tongariro] According to ancient legend Tongariro and Taranaki, standing together, were rival volcanoes for the hand of a smaller mountain near by, named Pihanga. They fought, hurling great rocks at each other, until at last Taranaki withdrew to the seashore, where he now stands.