Ngā Atua Māori, Puka Tuatoru – Te Pakanga i Te Paerangi. The Māori Gods, Book Three – The Battle at Te Paerangi. Te Pakanga i Te Paerangi tells the story of the battle between Tūmatauenga and Whiro; Sons of Ranginui and Papatūānuku This is an event that stemmed from long-held grudges between the two brothers and each of their factions.