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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Matariki: Te Whetu o te Tau | Rangi Matamua
Summary Author Description Specs Te Reo Māori edition. In mid-winter, Matariki ri...
View full detailsLife as a Casketeer - What the Business of Death Can Teach the Living | Francis Tipene; Kaiora Tipene; Paul Little
Summary Author Description Specs Stars of the hit television series The Casketeer...
View full detailsTaonga Puoro - Brian Flintoff
Taonga Puoro: Singing Treasures is the first book to be published that comprehensively covers the world of Maori musical instruments, a fascinating...
View full detailsNavigators & 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...
View full detailsPurakau: Legendary Maori Tales | AW Reed, Buddy Mikaere
Summary Specs First published in 1946 as Myths and Legends of Maoriland, these stor...
View full detailsMana 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...
View full detailsMaori in Aotearoa New Zealand | Buddy Mikaere
Summary Author Description Specs Buddy Mikaere provides a highly readable histori...
View full detailsTe Pakanga a Ngati Ranaki me Te Ranga-Tipua: Avengers vs X-Men: Kotahi in te reo Maori - Kotahi Rau Pukapuka #5 (Marvel) | Jason Aaron; Brian Michael Bendis / Te Korou Whangataua (translator)
Summary Author Description Specs Te Pakanga a Ngāti Rānaki me Te Ranga-Tipua Kāt...
View full detailsMaori at Work | Scotty Morrison
Summary Author Description Specs The must-have guide to using te reo Māori at wor...
View full detailsTe Toki Me Te Whao: The Story of Maori Carving Tools | Clive Fugill
Summary Author Description Specs It is over a century since the last major book o...
View full detailsFavourite Maori Legends | A.W. Reed; Ross Calman
Summary Author Description Specs Maori myths and legends have an important role i...
View full detailsTiahuia: A Karanga For My Mother | Merenia Gray
Summary Specs As the whangai daughter of Te Puea Herangi, an inspiring leader of the...
View full detailsToku 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...
View full detailsMana 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,...
View full detailsTuai: 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...
View full detailsTe 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...
View full detailsMoko: 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 ...
View full detailsMaori Peoples of New Zealand - Te Ara Encyclopedia Of New Zealand
Who are the Maori of New Zealand? How did they get here and how did they settle the country? What are the main tribal groups in New Zealand, and wh...
View full detailsInsect 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...
View full detailsMettle | Anne-Marie Te Whiu
Summary Reviews Author Description Specs A remarkable and impressive debut col...
View full detailsTears of Rangi: Experiments Across Worlds | Anne Salmond
Summary Author Description Specs Second hand Six centuries ago Polynesian explor...
View full detailsTe Aka: Maori-English, English-Maori Dictionary - 3rd edition | John Moorfield
Summary Author Description Specs This dictionary and index comprises a selection ...
View full detailsExploring Maori Values | John Patterson
Summary Specs This book, first published in 1992, offers Pakeha New Zealanders an in...
View full detailsTe Ara : Maori Pathways of Leadership | Krzysztof Pfeiffer
Summary Author Description Specs From a leading Māori scholar and a renowned phot...
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