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A Carved Cloak for Tahu
A Carved Cloak for Tahu   by Mere Whaanga
 

Ngati Ruanui: A History
Ngati Ruanui: A History   by Tony Sole
 

Feelings: (Maori/English) (Maori first word books)
Feelings: (Maori/English) (Maori first word books)   by Amanda Jackson
 

Waka Taua: The Maori War Canoe
Waka Taua: The Maori War Canoe   by J. Evans
 

Te Putorino a Tama
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Hononga
Hononga   by Te Rangihau Gilbert
 


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Tikanga
Customs /Traditions
Explore the customs and traditions of our people including the concepts of tikanga, marae protocol, tangihanga (funerals), hura kohatu (unveilings), mihi (speeches), pepeha (how to introduce yourself in Maori) and an explanation of the definition and role of kaumatua.

Maori Slide Shows
A pictorial journey into our culture
including manu, weapons, tukutuku, plants, traps and music. Brief explanations about each picture is also provided.

Korero O Nehera
Stories of Old
A collection of stories from around the motu starting from creation then moving onto some of the Maui stories. There is also a section on Land as well as general stories including Rona, Kahukura, Hatupatu and Kurangaituku to name a few.
Kura
Kura
Set in pre European times, this story follows Kura, who is trained in the Traditional Whare Wananga, or house of esoteric knowledge. Her story takes us into other realms where the patupaiarehe, ponaturi, hapuoneone and many more other beings live.

Ko Te Reo
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A basic online Maori language course to introduce you to our language as well as links to resources.
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Maori History Dates
November in Maori History
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* Birthday of Te Puea Herangi in 1883
* MAHUTA Tawhiao Potatau Te Wherowhero, 3rd King di.. in 1912
* E Ipo sung by Prince Tui Teka, written by Ngoi Pew.. in 1982
* Inaugural National Maori Sports Awards, Turangawae.. in 1991
* Te Mangai Paho was established to fund Maori broad.. in 1993
* Birthday of maori.org.nz in 1996
* Govt breaks the treaty again by passing the Foresh.. in 2004
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