Atua Atua series in colour, 2022. Atua are the Gods, deities, and supernatural beings in Te Ao Māori (the Māori world). Atua no. 1 Atua no. 14 Atua no. 2 Atua no. 11 Atua no. 13 Atua no. 12 Kahukura, Atua of the Rainbow Kaitiaki no. 19, a guardian or caretaker Makeatutara, Father of Maui the Demigod Taniwha no. 19, a supernatural being that lurks in watery dens or caves Taniwha no. 20, a supernatural being that lurks in watery dens or caves Taniwha no. 21, a supernatural being that lurks in watery dens or caves Whiro no. 7, Lord of Darkness Whiro no. 12, Lord of Darkness