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He Iti te Kupu contains nearly 500 sayings that draw a comparison between something (often the natural world) and people, events or contexts. This accessible guide explains the use, meaning and context of a host of the principal figures of speech in te Reo. Divided into...
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He Iti te Kupu contains nearly 500 metaphors and similes divided into themes including birds, parts of the body, acknowledgements and animals. Originally published in Maori and English in 2021, this Maori-only edition serves readers who don't require the support of English.
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Description
He Iti te Kupu contains nearly 500 sayings that draw a comparison between something (often the natural world) and people, events or contexts. This accessible guide explains the use, meaning and context of a host of the principal figures of speech in te Reo.
Divided into themes, including birds of the land and sea, parts of the body, acknowledgements, animals and insects.
The title derives from the proverb, 'The words are small, yet their meanings are substantial,' highlighting the importance of these sayings in the landscape of Maori language learning and speaking.
Originally published in Maori and English in 2021, this Maori-only edition serves readers who don't require the support of English.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781991353085
Publisher: Oratia Media
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 September 2026
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Oratia Books
Edition: Alternate
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 124
About the Author
Hona Black (Tuhoe, Te Whanau a Apanui, Ngati Tuwharetoa) lectures on teaching for Maori medium schools at Te Putahi a Toi: School of Maori Knowledge at Massey University, Palmerston North. He has worked as the Senior Maori Adviser on Massey's Wellington campus, and been Head of Te Reo Maori at Hato Paora College in Feilding. Hona lives in Porirua with his partner and their baby son.
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