The Story of The Kūmara

The Story of The Kūmara

April 30, 2026 · 19 min · Season 6 · Episode 20

About this episode

This episode shares a traditional Māori story about the origins of the kūmara in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Batt Lamb has the seasonal sniffles. There's nothing like a story to make you feel better, epecially one about the origins of delicious kai. Tanya and Pete share a a pūrākau/a traditional Māori story from Aotearoa/New Zealand, from Ngāti Kahungunu about how the kūmara, or sweet potato, came to this land. Support the show You can find our audios and books to purchase at https://imagined-worlds.net/story-shop Or join the live monthly Batt Cave storytelling club...

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