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Navigating the Stars: Maori Creation Myths by Witi Ihimaera

$45.00 NZD

Category: Maori

From master storyteller Witi Ihimaera, a spellbinding and provocative retelling of traditional Maori myths for the twenty-first century. In this milestone volume, Ihimaera traces the history of the Maori people through their creation myths. He follows Tawhaki up the vines into the firmament, Hine-titama down into the land of the dead, Maui to the ends of the earth, and the giants and turehu who sailed across the ocean to our shores . . . From Hawaiki to Aotearoa, the ancient navigators brought their myths, while looking to the stars - bright with gods, ancestors and stories - to guide the way. 'Step through the gateway now to stories that are as relevant today as they ever were.' ...Show more

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Large 9780143773412

A Maori Phrase A Day: 365 Phrases to Kickstart your Reo by Hemi Kelly

$30.00 NZD

Category: Maori

A Māori Phrase a Day offers a simple, fun and practical entry into the Maori language. Through its 365 Māori phrases, you will learn the following: Everyday uses English translations Factoids and memory device Handy word lists Presenting the most common, relevant and useful phrases today, A Māori Phrase a Day is the perfect way to kickstart your te reo journey! ...Show more

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Large 9780143772132

A Maori Word a Day by Hemi Kelly

$30.00 NZD

Category: Maori

A Maori Word a Dayoffers an easy, instant and motivating entry into the Maori language. Through its 365 Maori words, you will learn the following- - English translations - Word category, notes and background information - Sample sentences, in both te reo Maori and English Exploring the most common, mode rn and contemporary words in use today, A Maori Word a Dayis the perfect way to kickstart your te reo journey! ...Show more

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Large 9780143309291

Maui and Other Maori Legends: 8 Classic Tales of Aotearoa by Peter Gossage

$40.00 NZD

Category: Maori | Reading Level: very good

A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage's beloved Maori myths, in one stunning volume. Peter Gossage's memorable retellings of Maori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations. Their dramatic and distinctive illustrations with minimal yet evocative language form a powe rful combination, and each has earned its place among the beloved classics of our literature. These are exciting, magical tales of adventure and intrigue. Several feature the remarkable culture hero Maui - the quick-witted and the trickster - whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te Ika a Maui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal. Maui and Other Legends contains eight essential legends. The treasury includes- How Maui Found his Mother How Maui Found his Father and the Magic Jawbone, The Fish of Maui, How Maui Slowed the Sun, How Maui Found the Secret of Fire, How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef. ...Show more

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Te Whare by Christine Dale; Ngaere Roberts

$19.99 NZD

Category: Maori

Written in Te reo Maori with images of New Zealand culture, accompanied by a brief sentence using the word. Designed to help babies through to younger children to focus and recognise word shapes and phrases. Research has proven that high contrast images are an aid to quietening the mind and stimulate ne ural links, for babies and toddlers. These sturdy, little editions can be used in classrooms and homes for early language learning in Te reo Maori. ...Show more

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Maori Made Easy: For Everyday Learners of the Maori Language by Scotty Morrison

$38.00 NZD

Category: Maori | Reading Level: very good

The complete and accessible guide to learning the Māori language, no matter your knowledge level. Fun, user-friendly and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Māori Made Easy is the one-stop resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Māori language. While dictionaries list words and their definitions, and other language guides offer common phrases, Māori Made Easy connects the dots, allowing the reader to take control of their learning in an empowering way. By committing just 30 minutes a day for 30 weeks, learners will adopt the language easily and as best suits their busy lives. Written by popular TV personality and te reo Māori advocate Scotty Morrison, author of The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, this book proves that learning the language can be fun, effective and easy! See also the website which suports this book with audio files: http://www.maorilanguage.net/maori-made-easy/   ...Show more

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Te Kai a te Rangatira: Leadership from the Maori World by Rawiri Tapiata

$79.99 NZD

Category: Maori

‘Awe-inspiring collective wisdom and a snapshot into the current state of Maori leadership’ – this extraordinary book of interviews and photographs enriches our understanding of what it means to be a leader. In 2017 a group of rangatahi came together with the kaupapa of making a contribution to their co mmunities. Their path led to an exploration of Maori leadership – its origins and values, and the life experiences that nurture rangatiratanga across nga rohe, iwi and hapu. And so Te Kai a te Rangatira came to be. A collective of rangatahi conducted in-depth interviews with more than 100 Ma ori leaders spanning the length and breadth of Aotearoa. Some are known best within their rohe; others will be familiar across the motu. James Te Wharehuia Milroy, Linda Tuhiwai Smith, Che Wilson, Moana Jackson, Tipene O’Regan, Tina Ngata, Derek Lardelli, Patricia Grace, Annette Sykes – these and many more kaikorero have contributed. The result is a collective wisdom with powerful potential for the generations to come. In November 2020, Te Kai a te Rangatira finds expression in a landmark book, with text in both Te Reo Maori and English accompanied by superb portrait photography. Inspiring, informative, challenging, warm, humorous and engaging – this is an exceptional book. Created by rangatahi first of all for rangatahi, it is also for everyone who cares about the people of this country.  ...Show more

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Te Reo Maori: The Basics Explained by David Karena-Holmes

$34.99 NZD

Category: Maori

The use of te reo Maori in daily New Zealand life is snowballing, as is demand for resources to make learning the language efficient and enjoyable. This book helps answer that demand. Here in simple terms is a thorough guide to the building blocks of grammar in te reo, showing how to create phrases, sen tences and paragraphs. After an introductory chapter on pronunciation and written forms of the language, 17 chapters introduce the main base words, particles and determiners that guide their use. The book employs real-life examples to illustrate how Maori grammar works day to day. Te Reo Maori: The Basics Explained draws on David Karena-Holmes' decades of experience teaching and writing about Maori language. Building on his previous works, this updated and expanded approach will be an essential companion for speakers at any level. ...Show more

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Ko Kiwi Ma by Christine Dale; Ngaere Roberts

$19.99 NZD

Category: Maori

Written in Te Reo Maori with images of New Zealand flora and fauna, accompanied by a brief sentence using the word. Designed to help babies through to younger children to focus and recognise word shapes and phrases. Research has proven that high contrast images are an aid to quietening the mind and sti mulating neural links, for babies and toddlers. These sturdy little editions can be used in classrooms and homes for early language learning in Te Reo Maori. ...Show more

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Maori at Home: A Guide for Everyday Families by Scotty Morrison; Stacey Morrison

$35.00 NZD

Category: Maori

Kei hea o putu whutuporo? Where are your rugby boots? Homai te ranu tomato. Pass me the tomato sauce. Kei te pehea te huarere i tenei ra? How is the weather today? Kei hea to mahi kainga? Where is your homework? Kati te whakaporearea i to tuahine! Stop annoying your sister! Maori at Home is the perfect introduction to the Maori language. A highly practical, easy and fun resource for everyday New Zealanders, it covers the basics of life in and around a typical Kiwi household. Whether you're practising sport, getting ready for school, celebrating a birthday, preparing a shopping list or relaxing at the beach, Maori at Home gives you the words and phrases - and confidence - you need. ...Show more

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Mahiara (Roadworks Maori edition PB) by Sally Sutton

$19.99 NZD

Category: Maori

Mahiara is a retelling of the bestselling Roadworks in the Maori language by award-winning translator Katerina Mataira. A boisterous picture book full of noisy fun for machine-mad kids. “Plan the road. Plan the road. Mark it on the map.” Roadworks takes the reader through all the stages of making a ro ad; from planning to construction to driving on the finished road, the full journey is detailed for young and curious minds with a rhythmic text and bright illustrations. ...Show more

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Maori Philosophy by Georgina Tuari Stewart

$39.00 NZD

Category: Maori

Covering the symbolic systems and worldviews of the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa, New Zealand, this book is a concise introduction to Maori philosophy. It addresses core philosophical issues including Maori notions of the self, the world, epistemology, the form in which Maori philosophy is conveyed, a nd whether or not Maori philosophy has a teleological agenda. Introducing students to key texts, thinkers and themes, the book includes- - A Maori-to-English glossary and an index - Accessible interpretations of primary source material - Teaching notes, and reflections on how the studied material engages with contemporary debates - End-of-chapter discussion questions that can be used in teaching - Comprehensive bibliographies and guided suggestions for further reading. Maori Philosophy is an ideal text for students studying World Philosophies, or anyone who wishes to use Indigenous philosophies or methodologies in their own research and scholarship. ...Show more

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