I know where a Taniwha lives

Taniwha (Tar-nee-far) are either monsters or protecting spirits depending on your point of view. They are generally associated with water and are basically pretty scary things not to be trifled with. We have one who lives in our basement, which is below river level, has a sump that collects and drains ground water. As part of the school holida programme the kids made scales for our Taniwha (underwater lighting care of the exhibitions crew) - he's pretty cool isn't he! He goes all the way around the pillar too.