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Māoritanga

Explore the rich heritage of Aotearoa with our selection of books on Māori culture, perfect for readers of all ages. Delve into the traditions, stories, and values of the Māori people, learning about their history, language (Te Reo Māori), mythology, and customs. From beautifully illustrated children's books introducing Māori legends to in-depth guides on Māori traditions and tikanga, our collection celebrates the essence of this vibrant culture. Ideal for education, personal enrichment, or as a gift, to deepen your understanding and appreciation of New Zealand’s indigenous heritage.

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Navigators & Naturalists: French Exploration of New Zealand and the Pacific (1769-1824)-Marston Moor
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Navigators & Naturalists: French Exploration of New Zealand and the Pacific (1769-1824) - Michael Lee

As historian James Belich put it: `There is little doubt that Cook has been emphasised to the unfair exclusion of the massive French contribution t...

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Mana Moana: Ngā Urungi o Te Ohu Kaimoana Toitū mō Anamata | Carla Houkamau, Robert Pouwhare

Summary Reviews Author Description Specs The remarkable story of Maori fishin...

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Maori in Aotearoa New Zealand | Buddy Mikaere

Summary Author Description Specs Buddy Mikaere provides a highly readable histori...

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Maori at Work | Scotty Morrison

Summary Author Description Specs The must-have guide to using te reo Māori at wor...

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Favourite Maori Legends | A.W. Reed; Ross Calman

Summary Author Description Specs Maori myths and legends have an important role i...

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A Maori Reference Grammar | Ray Harlow

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Toku Ao: World Map in Maori | Tōku Ao:World Map in Māori | Josh Morgan

Summary Specs This poster-size map shows the countries of the world in the Maori lan...

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Tawhaki: The Deeds Of A Demigod_1
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Tawhaki: The Deeds of a Demigod (Tāwhaki) | Hirini Moko Mead

Summary Specs Tāwhaki: The Deeds of a Demigod recalls the miraculous life of Tāwhaki...

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Te Uruuru Whenua o Ngātoroirangi | Chris Winitana

Summary Author Description Specs This is the story, told in te reo Māori, of the ...

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Mana of the Pacific-Marston Moor
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Mana of the Pacific - Regina Scheyvens

'Mana of the Pacific: Wisdom from across Oceania' brings you inspirational proverbs matched with beautiful photographs that highlight the strength,...

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Tuai: A Traveller in Two Worlds: 2017-Marston Moor
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Tuai: A Traveller in Two Worlds: 2017 - Alison Jones

In early 1817 Tuai, a young Ngare Raumati chief from the Bay of Islands, set off for England. He was one of a number of M?ori who, after encounteri...

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Te Ao Hou New World 1820-1920-Marston Moor
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Te Ao Hou New World 1820-1920 - Judith Binney

Te Ao Hou: The New World takes up the increasingly complex history of Maori entwined with Pakeha newcomers from about 1830. As the new world unfold...

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Moko: Maori Tattooing in the 20th Century-Marston Moor
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Moko: Maori Tattooing in the 20th Century - Michael King

Moko is written by Michael King, one of New Zealand's most celebrated historians, and photographed by Marti Friedlander, one of the country's most ...

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Maori Tribes of New Zealand new edition-Marston Moor
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Maori Tribes of New Zealand new edition - Te Ara

Beautifully illustrated, with maps of each tribal area, this book is ideal for those who want to know more about Aotearoa and the people who live h...

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Insect World - Amanda Jackson

This series of photographic, bilingual first word vocabulary books is designed for early childhood and junior level at primary school. The series a...

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Mettle | Anne-Marie Te Whiu

Summary Reviews Author Description Specs A remarkable and impressive debut col...

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Tears of Rangi: Experiments Across Worlds | Anne Salmond

Summary Author Description Specs Second hand Six centuries ago Polynesian explor...

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Whatu Kākahu - Māori Cloaks | Awhina Tamarapa

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Exploring Maori Values | John Patterson

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Te Ara : Maori Pathways of Leadership | Krzysztof Pfeiffer

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He Tau Makura: 50 Years Of Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival_1
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He Tau Makuru: 50 Years of Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival | Max Matenga, Moana Aroha Henry, Ruth Smith, David Jones, Wi Pere Mita, Amokura Panoho, Wenarata Tait-Kingi

Summary Specs "Mā tini, mā mano ka rangatira a kapa haka" Kapa haka flourishes throu...

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This Pakeha Life: An Unsettled Memoir-Marston Moor
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This Pakeha Life: An Unsettled Memoir - Alison Jones

This book is about my making sense here, of my becoming and being Pakeha. Every Pakeha becomes a Pakeha in their own way, finding her or his own me...

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Te Ao Hurihuri: The Changing World 1920-2014: 2018-Marston Moor
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Te Ao Hurihuri: The Changing World 1920-2014: 2018 - Aroha Harris

Te Ao Hurihuri: The Changing World shows Maori engaged energetically in building and rebuilding their communities through the twentieth and twenty-...

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Titiro Ki Nga Mahi Ka Taea E Ahau Look At What I Can Do-Marston Moor
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Titiro Ki Nga Mahi Ka Taea E Ahau Look At What I Can Do - K Roberts N. Kool

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