Tipua
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use New Zealand English In Māori mythology, tipua or tupua are a type of differing shaped and often shape-shifting spirit or "uncanny thing".<ref Name="GUDGEON">Template:Cite book</ref> Tipua were often associated with natural landmarks or phenomena but could also be more common objects; sometimes even trees and rocks<ref>Rakairuru Template:Webarchive, Rangitāne o Wairarapa website.</ref> were associated as these types of spirits.