Matariki: The Star of the Year by Rangi Matamua

$35.00 NZD

Category: Maori Books

In mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in Maori astronomy. Still, there remain some unanswered questions about how Matariki was traditionally observed. These include: What is Matariki? Why did Maori observe Matariki? How did Maori traditionally celebrate Matariki? When and how should Matariki be celebrated? Based on research and interviews with Maori experts, this book seeks answers to these questions and explores what Matariki was in a traditional sense so it can be understood and celebrated in our modern society. ...Show more

Living by the Moon: Te Maramataka A Te Whanau-a-Apanui by Wiremu Tawhai

$25.00 NZD

Category: Maori Books

Description: The dependence of Te Whanau-a-Apanui ancestors on the environment led them to closely study the changes and cycles in nature so they could ensure their survival in their tribal area. Knowledge of aspects such as the sea conditions and best planting and harvesting times at each day of t he month were carefully observed and remembered and community activities were arranged according to the phases of the moon. This book records this traditional knowledge, handed down orally and through practical demonstration to Te Whanau-a-Apanui elders by their forebears, and from them to the next generations.  Prizes: Short-listed for Nga Kupu Ora Te Korero Pono / Non-Fiction Book Award 2014 and PANZ Book Design Awards: Best Educational Book 2014. Originally researched and written as part of an academic study, Living by the Moon sets out and discusses the maramataka or lunar month and the understanding of the days and nights according Te Whanau-a-Apanui tribal knowledge. ...Show more

Crafting Aotearoa: A Cultural History of Making in New Zealand and the Wider Moana Oceania by edited by Karl Chitham, Kolokesa U Māhina-Tuai, Damian Skinner

$85.00 NZD

Category: Cultural History

A major new history of craft that spans three centuries of making and thinking in Aotearoa New Zealand and the wider Moana (Pacific). It tells the previously untold story of craft in Aotearoa New Zealand, and proposes a new idea of craft - one that acknowledges Pakeha, Maori and wider Moana histories of making, so that the connections, as well as the differences and tensions, can be identified and explored. ...Show more

He Whakamarama : A Full Self-Help Course in Maori (Book and CD) by John Foster

$69.99 NZD

Category: Learn Te Reo Māori / Te Reo Māori Language Resources

He Whakamarama is a full course in everyday Maori language. Aimed at students of all ages and backgrounds, it features: A concise but comprehensive approach in one volume; Straightforward explanations with numerous examples; A logical sequence to allow rapid progress; Revision exercises to reinforce and confirm understanding; Classic photos by Gil Hanly. Readers are encouraged to make use of the accompanying CD and its additional material as follows: Oral Practice (Lesson 26 spoken by Maiki Sherman) -- Flashcards -- Audio practice set (2 audio files spoken by Philip and Titoko Whaanga) -- Ebooks: He Tuhituhi Maori (a study of Maori texts by well-known writers) and Nga Kupu (grammar explained) ...Show more

Ko te Pu, Ko te More Levels 1-2 by Rapata Wiri

$39.99 NZD

Category: Learn Te Reo Māori / Te Reo Māori Language Resources

Reo Ora - A Maori Language Course : Ko te Pu, Ko te More (Level 1-2), covers areas such as basic pronunciation, family genealogy, nominal sentences, counting and telling the time, verbal sentences, direct object markers, possessives, location, tenses, and negation. Students will learn to engage in simpl e conversations in Maori. The main focus of this book is to develop a sound grammatical knowledge of Maori and basic sentence structures through oral and written exercises. As the learner progresses through each chapter, the language patterns and vocabulary become more complicated. ...Show more

Behind the Tattooed Face by Pat Baker

$19.99 NZD

Category: Maori Books

Reprinted March 2006. This extraordinary Maori Novel was published in 1975 and has been reprinted many times since. It was the first time that anyone, Maori or Pakeha, had written frankly about what Maori life had really been like. A film of this novel is in the early stages of production.

Whariki: The growth of Māori community entrepreneurship by Merata Kawharu; Paul Tapsell

$39.99 NZD

Category: Maori Books

Told through case studies of entrepreneurs, companies and social enterprises, Whāriki weaves together business theory and day-to-day practice to analyse Māori commercial leadership. From Tai Tokerau (Northland) to Ōtepoti (Dunedin), these are stories of business leadership informed by traditional values in a modern setting. Academically rigorous yet easy to access, Whāriki is an essential companion to the Māori economy. ...Show more

Te Ropu O Te Ora by Laurie Morrison

$49.99 NZD

Category: Maori Books

Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1 by Scotty Morrison

$25.00 NZD

Category: Learn Te Reo Māori / Te Reo Māori Language Resources

The 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 workbook series is the ultimate 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 series of four workbooks proves that learning the language can be fun, effective - and easy! www.MaoriMadeEasy.co.nz In this workbook- - Possessive prepositions - A and O categories - Whanau and introductions - Tense markers - Locatives ...Show more

Ratana: the Prophet by Keith Newman

$59.99 NZD

Category: Biographies & Memoirs

Throughout history, certain individuals with a rare passion for justice and a gift of insight have been able to rally and motivate people through periods of great social change, sometimes defying all odds and being greatly misunderstood in the process. Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana was such a man, called to prominence at a pivotal time, with a message for the Maori people and for the wider world. After a profound vision he became a healer of people's physical ailments and a lifter of ancient curses; and he was also a leader in healing the 'land sickness' of the Maori, after decades of land confiscation by the Government and the Crown. As founder of the Ratana Church and the Ratana movement, he led his followers in the quest to unite all Maori under one God, and to restore the Treaty of Waitangi as the founding document of the nation, giving Maori equal rights to British citizens. Ratana - The Prophet, based on some 20 years of research, distils for a general audience the extraordinary depth of T. W. Ratana's political, spiritual and social legacy. First published January 2009. ...Show more

Maori at Work: The Everyday Guide to Using Te Reo Maori in the Workplace by Scotty Morrison

$29.99 NZD

Category: Learn Te Reo Māori / Te Reo Māori Language Resources

The must-have guide to using te reo Māori at work. Ae, e tuwhera ana tenei whareYes, we are open Mo te takaroa o tenei whakautuApologies for the delayed response Me mau potae maroSafety hats must be worn Anei te rarangi take mo ta tatou huiHere is the agenda for our meetingHika ma, i kino te huarahi i te ra nei!Wow, the traffic was shocking this morning! A simple, practical and engaging guide to using the Maori language in and around your workplace. Maori at Work offers phrases and tips for greetings and welcoming people, emails and letters, speeches and social media, with specific chapters on the office, construction and roadworks, retail, hospitality, broadcasting and teaching. This is the perfect book to start or expand your te reo journey - no matter your skill level! ...Show more

Ake Ake Kia Kaha E! Forever Brave!: B Company 28th Maori Battalion 1939-1945 by Wira Gardiner

$49.99 NZD

Category: Māori Military History

A truly unique insight into the impact the Second World War had on the iwi of the central North Island and Bay of Plenty districts (including Te Arawa, Ngati Tuwharetoa, Tuhoe, Whanau-a-Apanui, Ngati Maru and Ngati Paoa) focusing on the region's war effort not only overseas, but also at home and in gove rnment. Through personal recollections, eyewitness accounts, numerous anecdotes and highly illustrated throughout, the book tells the fascinating story of the B Company's war, capturing the special `spirit' of the Maori Battalion. Features over 200 images, many not seen in print before, plus hundreds of portraits of the men of B Company (650+ our of approx 900 who served) generously provided by whanau. Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Harawira "Wira" Tiri Gardiner, KNZM, is a former professional soldier, senior public servant and writer. He was contracted to write B Company's history in 2015. His tribal affiliations are Ngati Awa, Ngati Pikiao, Whakatohea and Te Whanua-a-Apanui. ...Show more