Makereti: Taking Maori to the World by Paul Diamond

$45.00 NZD

Category: Maori | Reading Level: Very Good

This is a biography of one of New Zealand's first international media celebrities, Makereti (1873-1930). The daughter of a Maori mother and a Pakeha father, Makereti was brought up by her Maori extended family until she was sent to boarding school. She became well-known (as Guide Maggie or Maggie Papaku ra) throughout New Zealand and overseas as a guide at Whakarewarewa, particularly after the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York in 1901. She led visits of Maori concert parties (complete with carved villages and waka) to Australia and England, but dropped out of the public view after marrying for a second time in 1912 and moving to Oxfordshire. Following her divorce in 1924, Makereti enrolled as a student at the University of Oxford and died just before her thesis about traditional Maori life was due to be examined. While her remarkable story has intrigued many people, it is not well recorded. This book - a pictorial record of her life together with a series of essays - will help to rectify this situation. First published October 2007. ...Show more

Nga Moteatea: The Songs: Pt. 3 by Ngata Apirana (Translated by Pei Te Hurinui Jones)

$75.00 NZD

Category: Maori

This is the third volume of a new edition of a classic work, the annotated collection of waiata made by the distinguished Maori leader and scholar Sir Apirana Ngata and previously published in four volumes by the Polynesian Society with English translations of the first three volumes by another great Ma ori scholar Pei Te Hurinui Jones. This completely redesigned and reset edition, published in association with the Polynesian Society, preserves the integrity of Ngata's text and Jones's translations and their commentary but modernises the typography by the inclusion of macrons. It also includes a CD of waiata drawn from the Archive of Maori and Pacific Music at the University of Auckland, An essential text for anyone studying Maori culture. Part One of the AUP edition, published in 2004, was so successful it was reprinted in 2005. This work: brings back into print a classic work of Maori scholarship, preserving a cultural treasure bringing to a wider audience; Part One was so popular it had to be reprinted within months; it has bilingual text. ...Show more

Exploring Maori Values by John Patterson

$40.00 NZD

Category: Maori

This book, first published in 1992, offers Pakeha New Zealanders an insight into Maori thought and values and the basis for the sort of understanding and partnership that should exist between Pakeha and Maori. It also presents a new perspective from which long-held Pakeha values can be reassessed. John Patterson attempts, as an investigative philosopher, to come to grips with personal, embedded limitations that inform any look into one world-view from the perspective of another. He demonstrates a high degree of empathy with and respect for Maori and the book offers a practical model for engagement with this culture and for greater mutual understanding. ...Show more

Nga Moteatea Part 2 : The Songs - Scattered Pieces from many canoe areas by Apirana Ngata & Pei Te Hurinui Jones (trans.)

$75.00 NZD

Category: Maori

This is the second volume of a new edition of a classic work, the annotated collection of waiata made by a distinguished Maori leader and scholar and previously published in four volumes by the Polynesian Society with English translations of the first three volumes by Pe Te Hurinui Jones. This completel y redesigned and reset edition, published in association with the Polynesian Society, preserves the integrity of text and translations, but modernises the typography by the inclusion of macrons. It also includes two CDs of waiata drawn from the Archive of Maori and Pacific Music at the University of Auckland. An essential text for anyone studying Maori culture. ...Show more

Te Marae: A Guide to Customs and Protocol by Pat Tauroa; Hiwi Tauroa

$25.00 NZD

Category: Maori

A guide - complete with glossary - to customs, protocol and etiquette for visitors to New Zealand marae.Hiwi and Pat Tauroa outline the sequence of events that begins when visitors arrive at the gates of a marae and ends with their departure. Appropriate behaviour is described at each stage; the spiritu al background is explained; and a selection of waiata (songs), karakia (prayers) and mihi (greetings) are provided for the visitor who wishes to make correct responses. There is also a moving personal account of the marae that have played an important role in Hiwi Tauroa's life. ...Show more

Illustrated Maori Myths and Legends by Queenie Rikihana Hyland; Patrick Puru (Illustrator)

$32.00 NZD

Category: Maori

Queenie Rikihana Hyland here brings together a collection of her favourite Maori myths and legends - from the creation and the ever-popular mischief-making of Maui, to the great love stories of Hinemoa and Tutanekai, and Turongo and Mahinarangi. The stories are brought to life by the vivid illustrations of Patrick puru. Illustrated Maori Myths and Legendsis a stunning addition to any bookshelf, be that of a child or an adult. Experience it as part of a group being read to or read it alone - either way the stories and the illustrations will fascinate, interest and intrigue readers of all ages. ...Show more

A Dictionary of the Maori Language by Herbert W. Williams

$40.00 NZD

Category: Maori | Reading Level: Near Fine

Maori to English. The 7th edition is revised by a committee consisting of Dr Pei te Hurinui Jones (chairman) and Bruce Biggs, both members of the original revision committee, the late Mrs Beth Ranapia of the Department of Education and Mrs Merimeri Penfold of the maori Studies section of the Anthropolog y department, University of Auckland First ed. published Paihia, N.Z. : C.M. Society, 1844 as: A dictionary of the New Zealand language / William Williams. Reprint. Originally published: 7th ed. Wellington, N.Z.: Government Printer, 1971. This reprint 2008. ...Show more

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

$38.00 NZD

Category: Maori

The complete and accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no matter your knowledge level. Fun, user-friendly and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Maori Made Easy is the one-stop resource for anyone wanting to learn the basics of the Maori language. While dictionaries list words and their definitions, and other language guides offer common phrases, Maori 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 Maori advocate Scotty Morrison, author of The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, this book proves that learning the language can be fun, effective and easy! 'This is not just a useful book, it's an essential one.' Paul Little, North & South   See also the website which suports this book with audio files: http://www.maorilanguage.net/maori-made-easy/   ...Show more

Family (Speak to Me Korero Mai) by Jenny Chapman

$19.00 NZD

Category: Maori | Series: Speak to Me Korero Mai

Babies and children understand much more than they can say. It's never too early to start using Te Reo Maori or sign language of Aotearoa. Speaking Te Reo Maori and using sign language alongside English is a beautiful way to not only acknowledge the official languages of New Zealand, but also boost brai n development. Speak to your baby as often as you can, narrate your day. The more language you share with them, the more their brain grows! The sign language pictures in this book have arrows to indicate direction or hand movements so be sure to look carefully at each sign image. ...Show more

Tu Meke Tui (HB) by Malcolm Clarke; Flox (Illustrator)

$30.00 NZD

Category: Maori

Waka Taua: The Maori War Canoe by Jeff Evans

$35.00 NZD

Category: Maori

A Maori war canoe being paddled at full speed is an awesome sight. Thanks to the renaissance in canoe building, more and more traditional waka taua are on the waterways, and feature in major events like the Queen's Jubilee. Waka Taua gives a concise introduction to all aspects of the war canoe: its hist ory, recent revival, types and variants, phase of building, parts of the waka, crew responsibilities and paddling techniques. With numerous historical and contemporary photographs and drawings, this easy-to-read book is the perfect reference for these amazing craft. ...Show more

Tikanga Maori: Living by Maori Values (Revised edition) by Hirini Moko Mead

$45.00 NZD

Category: Maori

Tikanga Maori is the authoritative and accessible introduction to understanding the correct Maori ways of doing things as they were done in the past, as they are done in the present - and as they may yet be. In this revised edition, Hirini Mead has added an extensive new chapter on mana whenua, mana mo ana, Maori authority over land and ocean, and the different interpretations and applications of mana whenua and mana moana historically and today. Hirini Mead has also updated the section on tangihanga to include contemporary issues about cremation choices and what happens to the deceased in Maori/non-Maori partnerships where there are disputes about following tangi tikanga or Pakeha traditions. The remainder of the book explores how tikanga Maori may influence contemporary life and society, and Hirini Mead proposes guidelines to help us test appropriate responses to challenges that may yet be laid down. ...Show more