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He aha te mea nui o te Ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is most precious and important in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people. A collection of poignant pepeha (Maori proverbs) explained in English with images of Maori that embody the messages. This precious gift book opens doors to a Maori world for everyone who is interested in the wisdom, values and advice of past generations.

Most visitors to New Zealand identify New Zealand with the haka, but few know the meaning or history of this powerful challenge. This little book is a beginner's guide to haka, covering the various types of haka and their use including the famous Ka Mate haka and the new Kapa O Pango. Both black and white and full colour photographs showcase the haka in history as well as modern renditions by kapa haka groups. Both a source of pride and a source of controversy, the haka is an integral part of New Zealand's culture.

This book sets before the reader a compilation of printed and manuscript information on the healing practices of the New Zealand Maori. It does not claim to be complete, indeed this is impossible, and probably always was, given the secrecy surrounding the rituals, practices and healing methods of individual iwi and tribes. The noted ethnologist Elsdon Best acknowledged that even in his day, when discussion could be held with persons of great knowledge, only a mere fraction of understanding could be obtained by a non-Maori researc... read more

Compelling history of greenstone, sacred gem to Maori and prized by all New Zealanders.

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 Maori protocol. Hiwi and Pat Tauroa 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 m... read more

"At last our story is told. Now the brave ancestors we have hidden for so long stand again for all to see." With these words the Elders of Waitaha tell us that their ancient and sacred lore is shared for the first time. Bound in secrecy for centuries, protected through the ages by those who gave their lives to keep it safe, this knowledge travels out of the past to be revealed in Song of Waitaha. Song of Waitaha repairs the torn fabric of our past and opens doors into the future. The Histories tell of a society where many peoples w... read more

Our elder grandmothers instructed the teachers of the families to: "hide our nation, hide our information, hide our belief systems in the wananga of silence, to wait the time of Tumstswera..."
The teachers kept everything hidden in the mokopuna. The grandchild became the nation's library and all information was concealed inside the minds of the mokopuna.
Whispers of Waitaha: traditions of a nation tells simply of the oral transfer of information from grandparent to grandchild. This transfer, allowing for the "moko", des... read more

A ground breaking book on the ancient ethnomedicine of Aotearoa, fully contestualised to meet 21st century healing requirements. This definitife ethnobotanical reference book restores the ancient teachings of indigenous medicine that are the basis of the sacred plant medicine of Aotearoa. It includes information on working with New Zealand native flower, fern, tree, seed and plant essences and is the key text that describes 84 sacred native essences of Aotearoa and their spiritual and psychological applications. These applications ... read more

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; ... read more

"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 and a tour of a marae. It is hugely informative and at the same time very accessible. A fantastic resource for tourists and for New Zealanders who want to know more about the culture, history and language of the Maori.

This encyclopaedia is the fruit of a lifetime's study into pre-Pakeha Maori society, and is a full and authoritative guide to old Maori customs. Drawing on a range of ethnographic research and intimate professional knowledge, Phillipps gathers together in one comprehensive volume an array of subjects including food gathering and preservation, agriculture, buildings, canoe-building and navigation, garment-making, basket and mat-making, plaiting, games and toys, music, carving, weaponry, tattooing and the social rituals of birth, mar... read more

A thousand years ago, the Polynesian ancestors of the Maori travelled to Aotearoa in giant sea-going canoes. Here they developed a rich and complex culture, with an artistic output unparalleled in the Pacific. In this easily understood introduction to all 'things Maori', their vast migrations, their arrival in this country and their development here in both pre- and post-European times.

This book answers questions such as: When was Aotearoa discovered? How was Maori society organised in pre-European times? What is traditional Maori art? How does the Treaty of Waitangi affect us today? These are some of the questions commonly asked by New Zealanders and visitors about the Maori people and their cultures.

<b>'Relationships between and among people need to be managed and guarded by some rules.'</b><br><br>Professor Hirini Moko Mead's comprehensive survey of tikanga Maori (Maori protocol) is the most substantial of its kind ever published.<br><br>Areas discussed include: social structures and groupings, the tapu-noa principle, protocol of the marae, welcome ceremonies, mourning ceremonies, tikanga of settlement and ritual confiscation, gift-giving etiquette, relationships between identity and land, ... read more

This is a collection of waiata by acclaimed story and song writer, Hirini Melbourne. This unique collection, illustrated beautifully by Te Maari Gardiner, celebrates the living world of New Zealand's native forest, from the dawn of a new day to nightfall. Share the world of Tane,with your children and family - a CD and book for every day, and a treasure for the years to come. Winner of New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Non-Fiction Award 2000

An explanation and description of fundamental Maori values and beliefs,

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In this booklet are stories about eh early explorers, often captains of the founding canoes. They gave many names from incidents associated with their journeys, both mundane and supernatural.

The first paperback edition of this classic A.W. Reed title remains true to the original vision - to create a highly accessible reference to the traditional life and customs of Maori. Taonga Tuku Iho translates to "treasures from the past that have been handed down to us". This superb resource of information about early Maori is now available to a wider audience. Originally published in 1963 (and reprinted every two to three years until the early 1980s), with a second edition published in 2002, the book has been edited and updated ... read more

P.M.E. Williams spent a lifetime recording the use of plant material for medicinal purposes by Maori.
He makes no recommendations but indicates which plants were used for various problems, colourfully interspersing his notes with anecdotal evidence. He had a long association with the Ngapuhi people and it has been from them that he learnt about Maori medicines and their importance.