Te Mana O Te Tiriti: The Living Treaty by Ruth Naumann

$24.50 NZD

Category: Maori Culture

The Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840, is the subject of much discussion, writing and debate. Europeans are often surprised by the interest. Maori are not surprised because for them this has always been a living treaty that documents the rights agreed last century. This book documents the main events an d thinking that lead to and beyond the Treaty of Waitangi. ...Show more

Maori Action Songs by Reupena Ngata & Alan Armstrong

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Category: Maori Culture

The action song is a modern addition to Maori performing arts, pioneered in the early twentieth century by Sir Apirana Ngata. Almost a century after it first appeared, the waiata kori (action song) is flourishing among kapa haka groups. Maori Action Songs is the classic introduction to this distinctive art form - ideal for teachers, groups or individuals. This new, totally redesigned edition presents a concise introduction to the important elements of the songs, and outlines in simple terms 30 songs for different occasions with words, music and actions described in easy-to-follow diagrams. ...Show more

The Maori World : Pictorial Record by Margaret Kawharu & James Heremaia & Serena Stevenson

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Category: Maori Culture

A photographic celebration of things Maori for the enjoyment of visitors to New Zealand and visitors to the country.Collected here are photos by three established Maori photographers covering:Portraits of Maori people today Contemporary life, including sports, work and kohanga reoMarae and meeting house s including at Waitangi and RotoruaSocial traditions like hongi and kapa hakaArts and crafts featuring pounamu, weaving, carving and mokoThe photographers featured in this work are Margaret Kawharu, a well-known photographer of Ngati Whatua descent who lives near Helensville, James Heremaia, a commercial photographer who lives in New Plymouth, and Serena Stevenson, a freelance photographer who lives in Auckland. First published November 2005. ...Show more

Pasifika Women: Our Stories in New Zealand by Sandra Kailahi

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Category: Maori Culture

Sandra Kailahi has interviewed 20 Pacific women that have worked tirelessly within the New Zealand community to better the lives of their peoples. Included are politicians, artists, writers, church representatives, sportswomen, community leaders and many more. The interviews cover early lives to the pre sent, and showcase the strengths and depths of knowledge the women contribute to New Zealand society every day. Each biography is accompanied by Eimi Tamua’s beautifully shot portrait, as well as imagery from the contributors’ private collections of photographs. ...Show more

Manawa Hine : Women Who Swam Against the Tide by Queenie Rikihana Hyland (illus Sarah Wairau)

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Category: Maori Culture

Manawa Hine – literally ‘Female Heart’ – retells the stories of four famed Maori heroines, each of whom swam against the tide in their own way. Kahe te Rau o te Rangi swam from Kapiti Island to the mainland with her baby on her back and in doing so saved many lives. Hinepoupou was abandoned by her abusive husband on Kapiti Island but swam home to D’Urville Island. Huria Matenga was just 22 when she swam out in raging seas to a sinking brig and saved the lives of nine men onboard. Pania of Hukarere was a young woman of the sea who found love after years of abuse from her elderly husband but in the end could not resist the call of her beloved mother and returned to join her in the sea.Lovingly told, with striking line drawings by young artist Sarah Wairau, these are stories that will inspire, entertain and remain with the reader. ...Show more

A Concise Encyclopedia of Maori Myth and Legend by Margaret Orbell

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$19.95 (25% off)

Category: Maori Culture

***While stocks last! This is now out of print*** 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 su btlety and complexity of the traditional Maori view of the world. First published 1998. ...Show more

Traditional Songs of the Maori by Mervyn McLean

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Category: Maori Culture

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 music and the power and subtlety of the words. Both Orbell and McLean are widely known and respected and have published extensively. Margaret Orbell is the author of a number of books on Maori myths and poetry; Mervyn Mclean is the author of Maori Music (1996) and a study of Polynesian music, Weavers of Song (1999). Their Songs of a Kaumatua sung by Kino Hughes appeared in a similar format in 2002. ...Show more

Te Marae : A Guide to Customs and Protocol by Hiwi & Pat Tauroa (photos Gil Hanly)

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Category: Maori Culture

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 Tau roas 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. ...Show more

Maori: A Visitor's Guide by Paora Walker

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Category: Maori Culture

A quick, accessible and informative guide to things Maori, written for visitors and locals alike. Topics include haka, hongi and hangi, waka, the Maori Queen, the Treaty, tangi, etc. Light-hearted, and illustrated with colour photos throughout.

The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs by Aw Reed et al.

$25.00 NZD

Category: Maori Culture | Reading Level: Very Good

Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Maori setting. Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Maori Proverbs, categorised under a large number of diverse headings, with translations and explanations in English. This comprehensive and dependable book serves as both a useful reference and an insight into values of the Maori. ...Show more

Tikanga Māori: Living by Maori Values by Hirini Moko Mead

$45.00 NZD

Category: Maori Culture | Reading Level: very good

Tikanga Maori is the authoritative and accessible introduction to understanding the correct Maori ways of doing things as they were done in the past, as they are done in the present - and as they may yet be. In this revised edition, Hirini Mead has added an extensive new chapter on mana whenua, mana moa na, Maori authority over land and ocean, and the different interpretations and applications of mana whenua and mana moana historically and today. Hirini Mead has also updated the section on tangihanga to include contemporary issues about cremation choices and what happens to the deceased in Maori/non-Maori partnerships where there are disputes about following tangi tikanga or Pakeha traditions. The remainder of the book explores how tikanga Maori may influence contemporary life and society, and Hirini Mead proposes guidelines to help us test appropriate responses to challenges that may yet be laid down. ...Show more

Maui by Hana Hairana Erlbeck

$14.99 NZD

Category: Maori Culture