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Q's Course in Maori was first released in 2001 and has been a constant seller ever since, Grasshopper and his master have introduced thousands of people to Te Reo. This first edition had an optional tape to assist readers with pronunciation, but this has now been upgraded to a CD Rom. At the same time, the book has also been redesigned into a larger and more reader friendly format. An ideal starter for students of all ages and backgrounds, the programme will teach readers: *How to pronounce Maori correctly *How to introduce yoursel... read more

"At last! A dictionary completely in te reo Maori for children learning in te reo Maori. Te Kete Kupu is designed as a dictionary for young children (years 1-3). The head words are not followed by definitions but by sentences illustrating the different meanings and uses of each word. Brian Gunson's inspired illustrations encourage children to engage with the text. This long-awaited resource will quickly become a part of the classroom literacy environment. Its purpose is to support literacy and language both for fluent speakers a... read more

First published in 1990, and reprinted steadily ever since, the first edition of the Collins Maori Phrasebook and Dictionary was an inaugural Silver Premier New Zealand Bestseller, and has sold over 30,000 copies. This revised edition includes an update of the original book to incorporate modern terms and useage, as well as providing a comprehensive and authoritative range of simple phrases for use in a variety of social and formal occasions. Many New Zealanders have a smattering of Te Reo, but are shy of using it in case th... read more

This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading Mâori language scholars, is the most up to date available. It's an invaluable reference title for all New Zealanders, containing all the words most commonly used by fluent Mâori speakers including a vocabulary list with words for new inventions, metric items and modern concepts as well as scientific, computer, technological, medical and legal terms. Incorporates an easy to use guide to pronunciation and a short section on Mâori grammar... read more

Te Kakano is the beginner-level Maori Language text designed for adults and teenagers. Changes include six new or improved maps of the main tribal groups and significant Maori place names of New Zealand. Additions have also been made to the dictionary/index at the end of book, which contains all the vocabulary of the textbook and audio tapes of Te Kakano and includes further information about the place names and tribal names.

A Maori-only language resource, compiled out of seven years' research by the Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori. Containing almost 24,000 entries, it is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of the Maori language, for proficient Maori speakers. For each entry, the dictionary gives the atua category, parts of speech, definitions, examples of the word used in context, and an etymology of the word, drawing on a wide corpus of written material in te reo Maori.

Writings expressing the wit, wisdom, and common sense of the Maori people. First published 1963; this 3rd revised edition 1999.

An invaluable resource for students as they start to learn te reo Maori. OUT OF PRINT Not Available

An updated edition of a classic Maori language instruction book for English-speakers, Maori Language: Understanding the Grammar aims to provide clear explanations of the main differences between English and Maori in the way words are used and phrases and sentences are constructed. An essential revision for anyone needing help to improve their understanding of te reo. Paperback 136pp h204mm x w146mm This edition published February 2006.

This is a collection of more than 2500 "sayings of the ancestors". Neil Grove and Hirini M Mead spent more than twenty years collecting and compiling these pepeha from all over New Zealand. Pehepa are not just proverbs; the term includes charms, witticisms, figures of speech and boasts. Neither are they historical relics; they feature in the formal speeches heard every day on the marae, and in the oral literature handed down from past generations. First published 2001. Winner of the 2002 Montana New Zealand Book Award for Refere... read more

Designed with the user in mind, this dictionary is a portable reference source for speakers of English and Maori at all levels. It condenses and simplifies the entries in the authoritative Reed Dictionary of Modern Maori, selecting the most commonly used words and providing succinct definitions. In all there more than 20,000 entries, including recent additions to the languages such as e-mail, group therapy and radar detector.The pocket dictionary is highly portable with a durable laminated cover. The language level is ideal for the... read more

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This introductory Maori dictionary is simple and concise, making it extremely user-friendly. It is thoroughly up-to-date, using the English and Maori of today. It is unique among Maori/English dictionaries for its breadth of coverage, simplicity, clarity and easy of use, making it ideal for children at beginning and intermediate levels in primary, intermediate and junior secondary classes. Paperback

Maori to English. The 7th edition is revised by a committee consisting of Dr Pei te Hurinui Jones (chairman) and Bruce Biggs, both members of the original revision committee, the late Mrs Beth Ranapia of the Department of Education and Mrs Merimeri Penfold of the maori Studies section of the Anthropology department, University of Auckland First ed. published Paihia, N.Z. : C.M. Society, 1844 as: A dictionary of the New Zealand language / William Williams. Reprint. Originally published: 7th ed. Wellington, N.Z.: Government Pr... read more

He Kohinga Kiwaha is a comprehensive, fun guide to modern Maori idioms. Designed for the intermediate to advanced speaker of te reo Maori, the book is unique in being totally in Maori - so that examples and explanatory text are all in the language. First published in 1999, the book sold out of its first edition and its 2004 reprint. Each of the ten chapters in the book introduces idioms that are used for specific situations - at work, in different social situations, among friends and family - with separate sections on different la... read more

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This dictionary has been revised and updated numerous times since its inaugural print run in 1948, giving testimony to its reliability as a reference guide to Maori words in use every daythe pronounciation. It includes a guide to the pronounciation of Maori and lists of useful vocabulary.

This bright and entertaining book is a stimulating and lively word finder for beginner learners of Maori. Wonderfully detailed miniature model characters and objects provide interest in this picture word book. It's designed for Maori-speaking children and those studying Maori as a second language to provide a quick and enjoyable way to enrich learners' vocabulary. There are a number of hidden objects to find in every big scene. Also included is a pronunciation guide and an alphabetical Maori/English list of all the words in the... read more

The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for using Maori language in everyday life. Whether you're a novice or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, or a complete beginner, you'll learn useful phrases for: The home; The marae; The workplace; Meeting and greeting; Eating and drinking; Days, months, seasons and weather; Counting and learning; Travel and directions; Playing sports; Having fun and socialising. And so much more! The phrasebook also covers dialects, grammar and pronunciatio... read more