| Author: | Margaret Orbell |
Based on the author's previous major book, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Maori Myth and Legend, this is a concise guide to Maori myths, and legends, religious beliefs, folklore and history. More than 300 entries, arranged alphabetically, reveal the subtlety and complexity of the traditional Maori view of the world. First... read more
| Author: | Jason te Puia |
Two of Maui's legendary exploits - Maui Slows the Sun and Maui Battles Tuna Roa the Giant Eel - are re-told by author/illustrator Jason te Puia in the style of comicbook superheroes such as Superman and Batman. Stunning black and white illustrations and sharp story telling set the scene and give pace to each tale, re-told for... read more
| Author: | Joan Metge |
This book draws on the rich resource of tikanga Maori to develop a procedure for managing group discussion in settings where Maori and non-Maori from different ethnic backgrounds meet to talk about common concerns. Korero Tahi -- talking together -- is the opposite of talking past each other (which was the focus of an earlier... read more
| Author: | Benjamin Brown |
Pukeko is worried about her friend Gecko who seems to be suffering in the cold of winter. So she asks Wise Old Tree for some advice. Make him a cloak of 55 feathers, she is told, so Pukeko sets out to help her friends
This photocopiable resource provides comprehensive information and supporting student activities about pōwhiri. The first section provides an overview of pōwhiri, and addresses questions such as: what is a pōwhiri? What is important about the process of pōwhiri? What is a marae? What is tikanga? What is kawa? What is tapu... read more
| Author: | Warren Pohatu |
'Nau mai haere mai ki te marae - Welcome to our marae, welcome to our culture'. Visiting a marae is an experience that will never be forgotten. However, the protocol and the physical aspects of a marae can sometimes be overwhelming or a little confusing. This book explains the many functions of the people, the land, the proc... read more
| Author: | Mervyn McLean |
These songs in many different styles embody the fundamental values of traditional Maori culture and form a vital part of marae ceremonial. Most common song types are represented: laments, love songs, war chants, songs of welcome, face-saving songs and witty occasional songs. They are remarkable for the sophistication of the m... read more
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