Māhuhu-ki-te-rangi is a significant ancestral canoe in Māori tradition, known for its role in the migration of the Māori people to New Zealand. It is one of the many canoes, or waka, that brought early Polynesian settlers to the islands, carrying their ancestors and cultural heritage. The canoe is associated with the Ngāti Kahungunu iwi (tribe) and is often linked to the legendary figure Ruatapu. Māhuhu-ki-te-rangi symbolizes the journey and connection of Māori to their land, serving as a reminder of their origins and the importance of their maritime history.