Papakura is the origin of volcanic stone.
Kauwhanga, whatukura, waiapu, kurutai, pakawera, pome, kapu and tuwhenua are some names of the kinds of stone associated with this atua.
Some whakapapa says Papakura is the offspring of Rakahore and Ukurangi. Other whakapapa suggests Tuamatua and Te Waipākihi.
Have you ever met Papakura? What does volcanic stone feel like to you?
The battle of the mountains - The love story that shaped our lands -|nzherald.co.nz
This animation tells the love story between our volcanos/maunga. See the full story here.