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Maori Bingo Cards

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NZ$ 7.99 each

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My Maori Colours

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NZ$ 15.00 each

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Author: Tracy Duncan

Introduces colours with illustrations of plants, birds and animals. Text in English and Maori.

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Haere : Farewell, Jack, Farewell

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NZ$ 17.00 each

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Author: Tim Tipene (illus Huhana Smith)

In this poetic and moving tale, we watch a year in the life of one whânau (family) through the eyes of a little girl. A poetic and moving tale by Tim Tipene, with evocative illustrations by Huhana Smith.
HONOUR BOOK AWARD WINNER IN NEW ZEALAND POST BOOK AWARDS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

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Matariki

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NZ$ 17.00 each

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Author: Melanie Drewery & Bruce Potter (ill.)

'Tonight we have to go to bed early' said Mum.
'Tomorrow morning we are going to have a surprise.'

But what event would be so special to get you up in the middle of a cold New Zealand winter?
Matariki is rising, and the Maori New Year is on its way.

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Stories From Our Night Sky

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NZ$ 25.00 each

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Author: Melanie Drewery (Illustrated by Jenny Cooper)

A beautiful collection of stories and poems about our southern skies. From the legends of Matariki and Rona and the Moon through to how tuatara made the stars, Melanie Drewery weaves a special magic through all her stories that will ensure we never look up at the night sky in the same way again. Accompanied by Jenny Cooper's stunning illustrations this will be a book to treasure and read over and over again.

First published December 2009.

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Taniwha

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NZ$ 17.00 each

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Author: Robyn Kahukiwa

A little boy has made friends with the taniwha in his river, but no one believes him. The taniwha takes the boy on a journey through time and myth, here he meets amazing characters, gathering the earth's treasures as he goes.
This award-winning picture book for 3-6 year olds combines strong, colourful illustrations with a wonderfully simple story that incorporates Maori myth, culture and landscape.

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Te Ao Maori: The Maori World (Book & DVD)

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NZ$ 35.00 each

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Author: Wiri Rapata

Te Ao Maori is a tour of the Maori world in images and text (Maori and English), plus a matching DVD with actors performing the haka, poi, hongi, poroporoaki, a tour of a marae, etc. It is hugely informative and at the same time very accessible. A fantastic resource for tourists and for New Zealanders - Pakeha and Maori - who want to know more about the culture, history and language of the Maori.

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Te Mahi Kete : Maori flaxwork for beginners

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NZ$ 30.00 each

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Author: Mick Pendergrast

Anyone can learn to make a plaited kete, one of the oldest and most popular of Maori art forms, from the leaves of New Zealand flax (phormium tenax). Te Mahi Kete gives detailed, step-by-step instructions, illustrated with numerous line drawings and black-and-white photographs, for preparing the flax and plaiting two simple types of kete. It also shows variations in technique for starting and finishing, making the handles and incorporating a decorative pattern.

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Te Marae : A Guide to Customs and Protocol

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NZ$ 22.00 each

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Author: Hiwi & Pat Tauroa (photos Gil Hanly)

Do women have the right to speak on a marae? How should one respond to the wero? Who speaks first and last during whai korero? When do the manuhiri present their koha to the tangata whenua? These and many other questions are answered in this invaluable introduction to Maori protocol for Pakehas. The Tauroas outline the sequence of events beginning when visitors arrive at the gates of a marae and ending with their departure. Includes information on appropriate behaviour and spiritual background, plus a selection of waiata, karakia and mihi for the visitor who wishes to make correct responses.
First published 1986.

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The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori : Revised 2009 Edition

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NZ$ 30.00 each

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Author: P.M. Ryan

Previously published by Reed, this is a new, fully-revised 2009 edition. The Raupō Pocket Dictionary of Modern Māori is a portable reference source for speakers of English and Māori at all levels. Fully revised by the author there are more than 20,000 entries divided into Māori-English and English-Māori sections. It includes
- The most frequently used words in both languages.
- A guide to Māori grammar and pronunciation.
- A list of common phrases in Māori.
- A map of tribal areas, helpful for understanding linguistic variations.
- Separate lists of key vocabulary and proverbs.
- Indexed pages for quick consultation.

Paperback 368pp h175mm x w120mm

This revised edition published June 2009.

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