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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 2/Kete 2
    Immerse yourself in the richness of the Māori language with Maori Made Easy Workbook 2/Kete 2 by renowned TV personality and passionate te reo Māori advocate, Scotty Morrison. This comprehensive workbook is designed to cater to learners of all levels, making the beautiful language of the Māori people accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Building on the successful approach of the...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 3/Kete 3
    For those aspiring to learn the Maori language, Maori Made Easy Workbook 3/Kete 3 by Scotty Morrison provides an engaging and accessible guide that caters to all levels of knowledge. The book facilitates a practical approach to language learning, equipping readers with the tools needed to master te reo Maori. Fun, user-friendly, and relevant to modern readers, Scotty Morrison's Maori...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1
    Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1 by Scotty Morrison is the ultimate companion for anyone eager to learn the beautiful and complex Maori language. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to brush up on your skills, this workbook offers a structured and engaging way to immerse yourself in te reo Maori. Designed to be accessible regardless of your starting...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 4/Kete 4
    Maori Made Easy Workbook 4/Kete 4 by Scotty Morrison is an engaging and accessible guide for anyone looking to learn or improve their Maori language skills. Suitable for all levels of knowledge, this workbook brings the language to life with a structured, comprehensive, and user-friendly approach. Renowned for making the Maori language approachable and enjoyable, this workbook continues the legacy...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary
    Kuwi & Friends Maori Picture Dictionary is a fun, easy-to-use resource for anyone wanting to discover, learn, and use everyday words in te reo Māori. The illustrations aid comprehension, particularly for younger learners, by providing visual cues that assist with language retention and recalling spoken and written words. This book features 68 fully illustrated pages in a large format (265...
    By Kat Quin
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    $2999
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  • A Maori Phrase a Day
    A Maori Phrase a Day by Hemi Kelly is a modern, user-friendly phrasebook designed for all New Zealanders who wish to connect more deeply with the Māori language and culture. This book offers a delightful and accessible entry point into te reo Māori, presenting 365 phrases that cover everyday life and aims to build an enriching language learning journey through...
    By Hemi Kelly
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 5/Kete 5
    Maori Made Easy Workbook 5/Kete 5 by Scotty Morrison is the perfect companion for anyone eager to deepen their knowledge of the Maori language. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this accessible guide provides a structured and engaging approach to mastering te reo Maori. It builds upon the groundwork laid in the previous workbooks,...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • A Maori Word a Day
    A Maori Word a Day by Hemi Kelly is an incredibly accessible and engaging resource designed to introduce and immerse New Zealanders of all ages into the beauty of the Maori language. This book acts as a unique and practical Maori dictionary that simplifies the learning process by presenting 365 carefully selected Maori words, each to be explored and learned...
    By Hemi Kelly
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  • Maori at Work
    Maori at Work by Scotty Morrison is an indispensable resource for professionals eager to incorporate the Maori language into their everyday workplace interactions. This practical guide is designed to help you navigate the nuances of te reo Maori, offering an array of common phrases and expressions for various work settings. Whether you are a beginner or already familiar with the...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori at Home
    Maori at Home by Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison is a comprehensive and engaging guide designed to help everyday New Zealanders learn and speak the Māori language in various domestic settings. This invaluable resource is a treasure trove of practical advice and phrases that can be seamlessly integrated into daily life, offering a unique way to connect with the Māori...
    By Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison
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  • Maori Made Easy Pocket Guide
    Everything you need to speak te reo Māori with confidence. This pocket-sized book is your guide to using te reo Māori in everyday situations, from introductions to conversations, online and in person. Carry the essentials with you, and develop confidence in: Basic pronunciation Greetings Dates and times Meetings Pepeha Protocol Whakataukī Karakia Iwi names and much more! From Scotty Morrison,...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Pronounce Maori With Confidence
    Pronounce Maori With Confidence by Hoana Niwa is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master the intricacies of the Maori language. This comprehensive book and CD set provides all the essentials needed to correctly pronounce Maori, making it accessible to beginners without requiring any prior knowledge of the language. It is designed specifically for those who wish to incorporate...
    By Hoana Niwa
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 8/Kete 8
    Maori Made Easy Workbook 8/Kete 8 by Scotty Morrison offers an engaging and comprehensive approach to learning the Māori language, tailored to suit learners of all levels. Designed with the modern reader in mind, this workbook is part of a beloved series that has helped countless individuals master te reo Māori in a practical, fun, and accessible way. Unlike traditional...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 7/Kete 7
    The accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no matter your knowledge level. Maori Made Easy Workbook 7/Kete 7 by Scotty Morrison provides an accessible and structured approach to mastering the Maori language, ensuring that learners of all levels can succeed. This workbook is part of a comprehensive series that demystifies the process of learning te reo Maori, making it...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 6/Kete 6
    Maori Made Easy Workbook 6/Kete 6 by Scotty Morrison offers an engaging and methodical approach to learning the Maori language, irrespective of your knowledge level. This workbook is part of Morrison's acclaimed series that has been designed to be fun, user-friendly, and highly relevant to modern learners. This particular instalment in the series focuses on a variety of essential language...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori Made Fun
    Maori Made Fun by Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison offers a delightful and engaging approach to learning te reo Maori, making language acquisition enjoyable for everyone. This innovative book is designed to cater to a diverse audience, whether you are a beginner just starting your language journey or a fluent speaker looking to maintain and refresh your skills. The authors...
    By Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison
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  • Collins Maori Phrasebook and Dictionary
    Collins Maori Phrasebook and Dictionary by Patricia Tauroa is your essential companion for exploring the vibrant and expressive world of Te Reo Maori. With its first publication in 1990, this invaluable resource has stood the test of time, becoming Aotearoa New Zealand's bestselling phrasebook and dictionary of the Maori language. This guide is meticulously designed to offer a solid foundation...
    By Patricia Tauroa
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  • Kanohi – My Face (Reo Pepi Tahi Series 1)
    Use Kanohi – My Face (Reo Pēpi Tahi Series 1) to learn the parts of pēpi's face together with some simple Te Reo Māori. Reflecting a popular first words game, Kanohi features beautiful illustrations of kiwi kids having fun.
    By Kitty Brown and Kirsten Parkinson
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  • Te Reo Kapekape
    Following on from the successful He Iti te Kupu: Maori Metaphors and Similes, Hona Black's new book explores the rich vein of humour in Maori life. Want to know how to call a silly person a 'roro hipi / sheep's brain', or tell someone to get stuffed in te reo Maori? The answers are all in Te Reo Kapekape (literally,...
    By Hona Black
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  • A Maori Phrase a Day
    A Maori Phrase a Day by Hemi Kelly is a modern, user-friendly phrasebook designed for all New Zealanders who wish to connect more deeply with the Māori language and culture. This book offers a delightful and accessible entry point into te reo Māori, presenting 365 phrases that cover everyday life and aims to build an enriching language learning journey through...
    By Hemi Kelly
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  • A Maori Word a Day
    A Maori Word a Day by Hemi Kelly is an incredibly accessible and engaging resource designed to introduce and immerse New Zealanders of all ages into the beauty of the Maori language. This book acts as a unique and practical Maori dictionary that simplifies the learning process by presenting 365 carefully selected Maori words, each to be explored and learned...
    By Hemi Kelly
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  • Te Reo Playing Cards - Locations Snap
    Te Reo Playing Cards - Locations Snap
    Explore the use of location words in Te Reo by playing the classic card game of snap. This Te Reo card game is part of the Learn Through Play series, promoting the use of Te Reo Māori in everyday life. Follow along the playful cat as he explores the cardboard boxes. While this game follows the standard rules, it includes...
    $599
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  • The Maori Picture Dictionary
    A playful and comprehensive look-up reference to everyday words, for anyone interested in te reo Maori. This comprehensive picture dictionary contains illustrations for over 1400 of the most common words used in daily life. Wonderfully illustrated by two up-and-coming Maori artists, The Maori Picture Dictionary / Te Papakupu Whakaahua has a sense of fun that makes it easy to use....
    By Ross Calman and Margaret Sinclair and Josh Morgan and Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
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  • My First Words in Maori Flashcards
    From the renowned creators of My First Words in Maori comes an essential addition to any child's language-learning journey: a beautifully illustrated set of flashcards designed to enhance and support tamariki in their te reo Māori development. Produced under the expert guidance of Māori language champion, Stacey Morrison, these flashcards are more than just educational tools; they are keys to...
    By Stacey Morrison
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    Peppa Pig: Peppa's First 100 Maori Words
    In Peppa Pig: Peppa's First 100 Maori Words, join Peppa and her family on an exciting and educational adventure that will captivate young readers and their parents alike. This delightful lift-the-flap book introduces children to the vibrant Maori language, offering a fun and interactive way to learn new vocabulary. Follow Peppa, George, Mummy Pig, and Daddy Pig as they explore...
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Kids Māori Picture Books & Stories...

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  • Colours for Kiwi Babies
    Colours for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson is a captivating introduction to the world of colours, tailored specifically for the youngest of learners. Through a delightful journey across the vibrant landscape of New Zealand, this book encourages babies to discover and name different colours, enhancing their visual and linguistic development. Bursting with the rich hues of Aotearoa,...
    By Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson
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  • Kei Hea a Spot?
    Join the delightful world of Spot with Kei Hea a Spot?, the te reo Māori edition of Eric Hill's beloved lift-the-flap book, Where's Spot?. This timeless classic introduces Spot, an innocent and playful puppy, whose adventures have captivated young readers for decades. In Spot's first adventure, it's time for dinner, but Spot is nowhere to be found. Readers are invited...
    By Eric Hill
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  • Kia Hou Taku Tou!
    Kia Hou Taku Tou!
    This bilingual Maori and English edition marks ten years since the first publication of I Need a New Bum! All of the colourful main text is in Maori, following our hero as he searches for a tou hou/new bum, after discovering that his current one has a crack. 'Subtitles' in English run at the bottom of the page, helping readers...
    By Dawn McMillan
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  • Counting for Kiwi Babies
    Embark on a delightful journey of early learning with Counting for Kiwi Babies by Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson. This engaging board book introduces the youngest readers to numbers, taking them from one to ten in both English and Maori. Little ones will enjoy counting along with the vivid and charming illustrations of unique New Zealand birds, making the learning...
    By Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson
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  • If You're a Kiwi and You Know it
    There is much fun to be had with this uniquely Kiwi version of a popular children's song. Lots of potential for actions that young children will adore performing as they sing along. Also includes lyrics in te reo Maori.
    By Pio Terei
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  • Te Kuia me te Pūngawerewere/The Kuia and the Spider
    In Te Kuia me te Pūngawerewere/The Kuia and the Spider by Patricia Grace, a delightful tale unfolds, depicting the gentle rivalry between a kuia (elder woman) and a particularly talented spider. The kuia diligently spends her time weaving intricate mats and baskets, a craft imbued with tradition and skill, while the spider crafts her delicate web in the corner of...
    By Patricia Grace
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  • Matihe! Achoo! Matihe! Achoo!
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    Matihe! Achoo!
    What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...
    By Qiane Matata-Sipu
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  • The Lost Words
    Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Māori. My Mum is collecting words. You see, a long time ago, lots of the words were left out or replaced. Slowly they were forgotten. A powerful and...
    By Kimberley Kearney
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  • Kei Te Pehea Koe?
    A beautifully illustrated bilingual picture book of phrases to help children say how they feel in Māori and English! A gorgeously illustrated book to help readers describe how they feel in Māori and English. A delightful, easy introduction to saying how you feel using te reo. Young and old alike will be able to describe whether they are feeling hōhā...
    By Tracy Duncan
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  • Motiti Blue and the Oil Spill
    This bilingual children's picture book tells the story of a little blue penguin who was rescued and treated at the Te Maunga Oiled Wildlife Response Centre before being released back into the wild.
    By Debbie McCauley
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  • New Release
    Hikoi
    Inspired by the hikoi in response to the Treaty Principles Bill, this story draws on the words of resilience and resistance that have inspired generations of Māori in the determination for our land, language, and right to live as Māori and shape our own destiny. In the story, a koro and his moko join the hikoi to parliament and remember...
    By Pania Tahau-Hodges
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  • Te Kohinga Rorotu a Disney - Te Reo Maori Edition
    Kua whakamiharo ngā kiriata Disney i ngā tamariki, reanga mai, reanga atu. Nā runga i tēnei rarangi pukapuka motuhake o ngā kiriata Disney, ka āhei ngā apataki ki te kohikohi i tētahi kohinga whakahirahira hei taonga mā rātou a haere ake nei. Kua riro mā Moana ngā tapuwae o tōna pāpā e whai, ā, ka noho ia hei rangatira i...
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  • Te Kokorangi 3: A Aria Me Te Motu Pouakai
    Enter the realm of Te Kokorangi... In this award-winning illustrated series, Maori myths and monsters come to life! Will the Astromancer's tribe survive its final battle? Join Te Kokorangi and her apprentices on a time travel adventure to Hawaiki and meet Ruapakanga and his tohora warriors! 'Katahi na te rapunga.' - Magpies 'Chock full of danger, heroes, old wisdom and...
    By Witi Ihimaera Smiler
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  • Tawhirimatea: A Song for Matariki
    Tawhirimatea, blow winds blow, Ra, warm us up with your sunshine glow. Papatuanuku, we plant seeds in you. Ua, rain, helps new life come through... Read and sing along to this catchy Matariki song celebrating Earth, sky, seasons and whanau. Singer/songwriter June Pitman-Hayes wrote this waiata for the children at the Montessori School where she was teaching music. With its...
    By June Pitman-Hayes
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  • Matariki ki te Ao
    This fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world is now retold in te reo Māori. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Māori Matariki stars, while the others reference...
    By Miriama Kamo and Rangi Matamua
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  • I Roto Te Ngahere
    I Roto Te Ngahere is a retelling of Olive Wadsworth's traditional counting rhyme 'Over in the Meadow', featuring New Zealand flora and fauna.
    By Yvonne Morrison
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  • Huhu Koroheke
    Everyone loved Old Hu-Hu. But nobody loved him quite as much as little Hu-Hu-Tu. Huhu Koroheke is a thoughtful tale of young Hu-Hu-Tu's search for understanding of what has happened to his beloved Old Hu-Hu, who flew all the way to the moon (or so they said), then fell down dead. Sensitively written, this is a beautiful story of death...
    By Kyle Mewburn
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  • Nga Kupenga a Nanny Rina
    A heartwarming story originated in te reo Maori by an award-winning Maori-Pasifika author about aroha, whanau, passing down traditional knowledge and welcoming in the new year. He kairaranga puhara a Nanny Rina, ka taea te raranga i nga momo kupenga katoa! Ka patai ana tana mokopuna, a Haeata te Kapua, mo nga kupenga ka rarangahia hei powhiri i te tau...
    By Qiane Matata-Sipu
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  • Hoiho Paku
    On her first venture out of the nest, Little Hoiho admires the other birds around her and tries desperately to imitate them—with unfortunate results. But when she accidentally trips and falls into the water, she discovers that she is no longer awkward and clumsy—she is graceful and agile! Hoiho Paku by Stephanie Thatcher is a delightful tale of self-discovery and...
    By Stephanie Thatcher
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  • Nature for Kiwi Babies
    Let's discover some of Aotearoa's plants and insects and learn their names in English and Maori! This beautiful, brightly illustrated board book introduces babies to the array of plants and insects that are found in New Zealand's great outdoors. From the honeybee to the harakeke flax bush, from a flowering plant to a caterpillar, this is the perfect book to...
    By Matthew Williamson and Fraser Williamson
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  • The Maori Picture Dictionary
    A playful and comprehensive look-up reference to everyday words, for anyone interested in te reo Maori. This comprehensive picture dictionary contains illustrations for over 1400 of the most common words used in daily life. Wonderfully illustrated by two up-and-coming Maori artists, The Maori Picture Dictionary / Te Papakupu Whakaahua has a sense of fun that makes it easy to use....
    By Ross Calman and Margaret Sinclair and Josh Morgan and Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
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  • Kei Hea Taku Mama?
    From the author and illustrator of the popular children's picture book The Gruffalo, Kei Hea Taku Mama? (originally titled Monkey Puzzle) is now translated into te reo Māori. Featuring the same stunning illustrations as the original book, the te reo Māori translation retains the unique humour of the original story as butterfly eagerly tries to help little monkey find his...
    By Julia Donaldson
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  • Kei Reira Nga Weriweri
    With the same lively, creative illustrations as the original book, the te reo Maori version retains the simplicity and imagination of Maurice Sendak's story, capturing Max's feisty character, the magic of the adventure and 'wild rumpus', and the pleasure of things returning to normal.
    By Maurice Sendak
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  • My First Words in Maori Flashcards
    From the renowned creators of My First Words in Maori comes an essential addition to any child's language-learning journey: a beautifully illustrated set of flashcards designed to enhance and support tamariki in their te reo Māori development. Produced under the expert guidance of Māori language champion, Stacey Morrison, these flashcards are more than just educational tools; they are keys to...
    By Stacey Morrison
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Familiar Favourites in Te Reo Māori

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  • Kei Hea a Spot?
    Join the delightful world of Spot with Kei Hea a Spot?, the te reo Māori edition of Eric Hill's beloved lift-the-flap book, Where's Spot?. This timeless classic introduces Spot, an innocent and playful puppy, whose adventures have captivated young readers for decades. In Spot's first adventure, it's time for dinner, but Spot is nowhere to be found. Readers are invited...
    By Eric Hill
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  • Te Tanguruhau - the Gruffalo
    With the same beautiful illustrations as the original book, the te reo Māori translation retains the humour, rhyme, and rhythm of the original story and the clever character of the little mouse whose antics trick all the animals and Te Tanguruhau - the Gruffalo. An audio file of the book being read in te reo Māori is also available.
    By Julia Donaldson
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    Run, Rabbit: the Race / E Oma, Rapeti: Te Rehi (Bilingual Edition)
    Tahi, Rua, Toru, Wha, let's race, e hoa ma! Little Rapeti (Rabbit) races with his friends, but he keeps hurting himself ... can he be brave and reach the finish line?
    By Norah Wilson
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  • Te Kohinga Rorotu a Disney - Te Reo Maori Edition
    Kua whakamiharo ngā kiriata Disney i ngā tamariki, reanga mai, reanga atu. Nā runga i tēnei rarangi pukapuka motuhake o ngā kiriata Disney, ka āhei ngā apataki ki te kohikohi i tētahi kohinga whakahirahira hei taonga mā rātou a haere ake nei. Kua riro mā Moana ngā tapuwae o tōna pāpā e whai, ā, ka noho ia hei rangatira i...
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  • Te Pi Mahaki (Maori Edition)
    Te Pi Mahaki (Maori Edition) introduces us to Humble Bumble. "Ko Humble Bumble ahau. I am the Humble Bumble. No one is as humble as me," so announces the not-so-humble bumblebee. This bee proceeds to take credit for all her friends' hard work in collecting pollen. However, when she takes it a step too far, attempting to claim a whole...
    By Miriama Kamo and Craig Phillips
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  • Te Mahi a Te Kihi! (Oh, So Many Kisses! - Maori Edition)
    A shy kiss, a bold kiss. He kihi konekone, he kihi whakapiri. A warm kiss, He kihi whakaahuru, and a cold kiss, me te kihi makariri. The cuddliest, cosiest, most heart-warming book of kisses. A kiss from Mum, Dad, Grandma, a shy kiss between friends, a slimy kiss between frogs, and even the snuffly little kiss of a baby piglet....
    By Maura Finn
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  • Te Kaihe Kokikoki (the Wonky Donkey - Maori Edition)
    The Wonky Donkey, a long-time Kiwi favourite, has been published in more than 40 countries around the world. Now, for the first time, this global bestseller has been retold in tongue-twisting te reo Maori by award winning translator Pania Papa, who has translated classics, such as The Lion King into Maori.
    By Craig Smith
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  • Sun Shower / He Taru Kahika (Maori Edition)
    The Clouds think Sun and Rain would get along well, but Rain thinks Sun doesn’t want to know her as Sun always vanishes when she turns up. Likewise, Sun feels that Rain stays away when Sun is around. The Clouds think they’d be a good match, however, and scheme a meeting, resulting in the most beautiful union ... a rainbow!...
    By Melinda Szymanik
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By Airana Ngarewa

Pātea Boys by Airana Ngarewa is a poignant story that delves into the lives of young men in a small...

My First Words in Maori

My First Words in Maori

By Stacey Morrison

My First Words in Maori by Stacey Morrison is an engaging and educational guide designed to introduce beginners to the...

Matariki

Matariki

By Melanie Drewery

Matariki by Melanie Drewery invites readers into the heartwarming story of a family as they come together to celebrate the...

Kei Hea Taku Mama?

Kei Hea Taku Mama?

By Julia Donaldson

Kei Hea Taku Mama? by Julia Donaldson is a delightful children's book that follows the adventure of a little kiwi...

Piki te Ora: Your Wellbeing Journal

Piki te Ora: Your Wellbeing Journal

By Hira Nathan and Jessie Eyre

Piki te Ora: Your Wellbeing Journal by Hira Nathan and Jessie Eyre is a delightful children's book that encourages young...

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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 2/Kete 2
    Immerse yourself in the richness of the Māori language with Maori Made Easy Workbook 2/Kete 2 by renowned TV personality and passionate te reo Māori advocate, Scotty Morrison. This comprehensive workbook is designed to cater to learners of all levels, making the beautiful language of the Māori people accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Building on the successful approach of the...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1
    Maori Made Easy Workbook 1/Kete 1 by Scotty Morrison is the ultimate companion for anyone eager to learn the beautiful and complex Maori language. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to brush up on your skills, this workbook offers a structured and engaging way to immerse yourself in te reo Maori. Designed to be accessible regardless of your starting...
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  • Maori Made Easy
    Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of te reo Māori with Maori Made Easy by Scotty Morrison. This thoroughly engaging and accessible guide is designed for all learners, from those taking their first steps in the Māori language to those looking to refresh and expand their existing knowledge. The journey to mastering te reo Māori has never been more enjoyable...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Te Kaikaukau | The Swimmer
    Novelist, memoirist and playwright Witi Ihimaera – author of Pounamu, Pounamu and The Whale Rider – decided, at the age of eighty, to dive back into the water and spend a year full-time at Te Wānanga Takiura, immersing himself in his own language, in te reo Māori. This book tells the story of this kaikaukau, this swimmer, and his year...
    By Witi Ihimaera Smiler
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  • The Raupo Dictionary Of Modern Maori
    The Raupo Dictionary Of Modern Maori by P.M. Ryan contains over 50,000 concise entries, divided into Maori-English and English-Maori sections. It includes all the words most commonly used by fluent Maori speakers. The book features a vocabulary list that covers words for new inventions, metric terms, modern concepts, and scientific, computer, technological, and legal terms. It incorporates an easy-to-use guide...
    By P.M. Ryan
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  • A Maori Phrase a Day
    A Maori Phrase a Day by Hemi Kelly is a modern, user-friendly phrasebook designed for all New Zealanders who wish to connect more deeply with the Māori language and culture. This book offers a delightful and accessible entry point into te reo Māori, presenting 365 phrases that cover everyday life and aims to build an enriching language learning journey through...
    By Hemi Kelly
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  • A Maori Reference Grammar
    Based on a third-year university course Ray Harlow taught for a number of years, this grammar reference book is intended for people whose knowledge of Māori is at that level or higher—advanced learners, native speakers, and teachers of Māori. A Māori Reference Grammar provides explanations and examples of all the important sentence types of modern Māori. It guides readers progressively...
    By Ray Harlow
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 5/Kete 5
    Maori Made Easy Workbook 5/Kete 5 by Scotty Morrison is the perfect companion for anyone eager to deepen their knowledge of the Maori language. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this accessible guide provides a structured and engaging approach to mastering te reo Maori. It builds upon the groundwork laid in the previous workbooks,...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • A Maori Word a Day
    A Maori Word a Day by Hemi Kelly is an incredibly accessible and engaging resource designed to introduce and immerse New Zealanders of all ages into the beauty of the Maori language. This book acts as a unique and practical Maori dictionary that simplifies the learning process by presenting 365 carefully selected Maori words, each to be explored and learned...
    By Hemi Kelly
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  • Mauri Ora
    Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom of the Māori with Mauri Ora by Peter Alsop and Te Raumawhitu Kupenga. This enlightening book presents a collection of whakataukī—Māori proverbs—each brimming with timeless insights and cultural heritage passed down through generations. As you journey through its pages, you will discover how these succinct metaphors encapsulate deep thoughts and values with a remarkable...
    By Peter Alsop and Te Raumawhitu Kupenga
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  • Reo Ora - Ko Te pu Level one
    Reo Ora - Ko Te pu Level one
    Reo Ora - Ko Te pu Level one is a book designed for beginner learners and serves as the first instalment in a te reo Māori language learning series, progressing from beginners to advanced levels. In this level one book, students are introduced to vocabulary, grammar, and thirty sentence patterns, providing a solid foundation for basic conversational Māori language. The...
    By Rapata Wiri
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  • Maori at Work
    Maori at Work by Scotty Morrison is an indispensable resource for professionals eager to incorporate the Maori language into their everyday workplace interactions. This practical guide is designed to help you navigate the nuances of te reo Maori, offering an array of common phrases and expressions for various work settings. Whether you are a beginner or already familiar with the...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori at Home
    Maori at Home by Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison is a comprehensive and engaging guide designed to help everyday New Zealanders learn and speak the Māori language in various domestic settings. This invaluable resource is a treasure trove of practical advice and phrases that can be seamlessly integrated into daily life, offering a unique way to connect with the Māori...
    By Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison
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    He Iti te Kupu (te reo Maori edition)
    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...
    By Hona Black
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  • Tūmahi Māori
    This indispensable book shares the teaching strategies of one of the most experienced teachers of te reo Māori in Aotearoa. Its explanations and structures, set out in both te reo Māori and English, reflect a Māori perspective that will improve understanding and accuracy in the use of te reo Māori. As Hone Waengarangi Morris guides users through the correct uses...
    By Hone Waengarangi Morris
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    First Hundred Words in Māori
    Tired of boring and drab Māori language learning books? First Hundred Words in Māori is bursting with vivid, entertaining illustrations by Stephen Cartwright that will attract even beginner adult learners. The book includes verbs, adjectives, opposites, numbers, colours, shapes, and many, many other vocabulary themes. A complete bilingual index of the vocabulary, with a pronunciation guide, is included in the...
    By H. Amery
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  • The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori
    The Raupo Pocket Dictionary of Modern Maori is a portable reference source for speakers of English and Maori at all levels. This new edition has been fully revised by the author. It features: More than 20,000 entries divided into Maori-English and English-Maori sections. The most frequently used words in both languages. A guide to Maori grammar and pronunciation. A list...
    By PM Ryan
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  • Whanau
    Ignite your interest in te reo Maori with Whānau, a starting point for your language journey or a way to build on what you already know. Most of all, sow the seed of the Maori language within your home and see it bloom in the fertile soils of te ukaipo. Phrases include: Me poho kereru. Be proud. Mei kore ake...
    By Donovan Farnham
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  • Pronounce Maori With Confidence
    Pronounce Maori With Confidence by Hoana Niwa is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master the intricacies of the Maori language. This comprehensive book and CD set provides all the essentials needed to correctly pronounce Maori, making it accessible to beginners without requiring any prior knowledge of the language. It is designed specifically for those who wish to incorporate...
    By Hoana Niwa
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 8/Kete 8
    Maori Made Easy Workbook 8/Kete 8 by Scotty Morrison offers an engaging and comprehensive approach to learning the Māori language, tailored to suit learners of all levels. Designed with the modern reader in mind, this workbook is part of a beloved series that has helped countless individuals master te reo Māori in a practical, fun, and accessible way. Unlike traditional...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 7/Kete 7
    The accessible guide to learning the Maori language, no matter your knowledge level. Maori Made Easy Workbook 7/Kete 7 by Scotty Morrison provides an accessible and structured approach to mastering the Maori language, ensuring that learners of all levels can succeed. This workbook is part of a comprehensive series that demystifies the process of learning te reo Maori, making it...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • Maori Made Easy Workbook 6/Kete 6
    Maori Made Easy Workbook 6/Kete 6 by Scotty Morrison offers an engaging and methodical approach to learning the Maori language, irrespective of your knowledge level. This workbook is part of Morrison's acclaimed series that has been designed to be fun, user-friendly, and highly relevant to modern learners. This particular instalment in the series focuses on a variety of essential language...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori
    The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori by Scotty Morrison is Aotearoa's most trusted guide to mastering te reo Maori, now meticulously revised and updated to meet the needs of contemporary language learners. This essential resource is designed to be the most up-to-date, versatile, and relevant tool for anyone wishing to use the Maori language in daily life, whether a complete...
    By Scotty Morrison
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  • The Raupo Concise Maori Dictionary
    The Raupo Concise Maori Dictionary by A. W. Reed, Ross Calman, and Timoti Karetu is more than just a dictionary—it is a vital resource for anyone interested in the Maori language and culture. Whether you are a native speaker, a student, or a language enthusiast, this dictionary provides an essential list of words and their equivalents in both Maori and...
    By A. W. Reed and Ross Calman and Timoti Karetu
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    One Day A Taniwha
    From the bestselling author of Turncoat comes a powerful new novel. As the pressure of fatherhood tightens its grip, sleepless nights and rising tensions begin to erode Hepa's sense of control. When the line between fear and reality begins to blur, can he be trusted with his own son? Hepa hasn't slept properly in four months. His newborn son, Wi,...
    By Tihema Baker
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    Ordinary People Like Us
    The stunning final novel from one of New Zealand's finest writers. Ambitious, funny, wise and deeply affecting, Ordinary People Like Us calls to mind the immersive narratives of Elena Ferrante and Isabel Allende. 'And here I was thinking we were just ordinary people.' From the landscapes of the Far North, through inner-city Auckland and to London in the 1970s and 90s, Ordinary People...
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    kluge
    If you and I are in the same ='entertainment venue' for this ='stand-up comedy special' and I am ='my body' and you are ='my audience' I run to you and shout your name into the dark, in the hope you are there. Yes, you='dear reader'='attentive listener'. This is a story about the end days of a tech company and its...
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    Banjara
    A powerful literary debut from an astonishing new Kiwi voice, focusing on the Indo-Fijian indenture system and how it affected generations across the Pacific.Rajasthan 1888: Avani Rathod, a nomad of the Banjara community, is summoned to teach a blue-eyed colonial officer the trees of her region, but instead is misled into indenture to the sugarcane plantations of Fiji. While on...
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    The Black Monk
    The latest novel from Charlotte Grimshaw, best-selling author of The Mirror Book. A woman haunted by family denial, secrets and a shadowy figure . . . While her brother Cedric spirals into addiction, Alice Lidell finds herself confronted not only by his decline, but by memories of the past. From their chaotic Auckland childhood to her present day life, Alice...
    By Charlotte Grimshaw
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    The Book of Guilt
    In a sinisterly skewed version of England in 1979, thirteen-year-old triplets Vincent, Lawrence and William are the last remaining residents of a New Forest home, part of the government’s Sycamore Scheme. Each day the boys must take medicine to protect themselves from a mysterious illness to which many of their friends have succumbed. Children who survive are allowed to move...
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    Seed
    An always hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking new novel from the publishers of Marian Keyes and Dolly Alderton. Seed is raw, hilarious and so lifelike I kept forgetting I wasn't reading about real people. I felt every frustration, every high and every low as if these women were my friends. A heartfelt, funny, unforgettable read. I loved it. - Rachael Johns Four...
    By Elisabeth Easther
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    Hoods Landing
    Rita considered the dead. Shut her eyes. Rolled their names around her brain. Stacked each person in order like folded laundry, warm and crisp from the sun. She wondered how her name would sound amongst them. In the rural reaches of Auckland, the women of the eclectic Gordon family gather for Christmas. They may push each other's buttons, but know...
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  • Good Things Come and Go
    With an expert eye for light and shadow, Shapiro traces the contours of sorrow, regret, and the luminous moments of bliss we hold close. Poignant, redemptive, electrifying. - Catherine Chidgey After the death of their young daughter, Penny Whittaker and Adam Riggs are struggling. Penny's lifelong dream of becoming a successful artist has stalled, and Riggs, battling an addiction to...
    By Josie Shapiro
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  • The American Boys
    1942 in Wellington, and the war has never felt closer. Lorna's older brothers are overseas fighting for their lives, and as the war in the Pacific rages on, 20,000 American troops are sent to keep New Zealand safe. Few are happy about it—the locals want their own boys back, and the Americans find their post at the end of the...
    By Olivia Spooner
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  • See How They Fall
    See How They Fall by Rachel Paris is a gripping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The novel masterfully weaves together suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists, creating a story that is impossible to put down. In the quiet town of Ashford, secrets begin to unravel when a mysterious stranger arrives. With each turn of the...
    By Rachel Paris
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  • The Secrets of Maiden's Cove
    When Grace inherits her late father's beloved restaurant in Maiden's Cove, it feels like a lifeline. Escaping her controlling husband, she returns to her enchanting childhood hometown with her young daughter. In the magical surrounds of Maiden's Cove, where rumours of mermaids abound, Grace reconnects with her best friend Isla. Grace and Isla were inseparable until the summer that tore...
    By Erin Palmisano
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    Rangatira
    ‘He manawarū, he tāuteute hoki tēnei pukapuka e āta whakaahua ana i te wā koroniara o Aotearoa, i te wā Wikitoria hoki o Ingarangi, mā roto i te tirohanga a tētahi rangatira nō Ngāti Wai. E mīharo rawa atu ana te mahi a Paula Morris ki te whakamārama i te ao o tōna tupuna, o Paratene Te Manu, me te...
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    And How Are Things With You
    Franny is AWOL from her French translation job, her cat-sitting gig is making her anxious, and an obsessive personal project is shooting off in more directions than the London Underground. She needs to leave the UK and return home. But Aotearoa turns out to be less relaxing than she thought it would be, because she keeps running into people she’d rather...
    By Mia Farlane and Farlane Mia
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    A Sky Full of Fire
    Rotorua district, 1886. Englishman Cyprian Marsh has been despatched to the colonies in pursuit of his wayward half-brother. The only clue is the beautiful but mysterious Alice Bright, who has led him from the whorehouses of Melbourne to Te Wairoa, a tourist village near the Pink and White Terraces, in the shadow of Mount Tarawera. As the earth sends signs...
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    Rua is a young Maori woman learning to navigate the world on her own terms. She dreams of becoming a writer and one day moving to New York City to begin a life far removed from the one she knows. In her tight-knit community, where whanau is everything and loyalty runs deep, gang tensions ripple through daily life, eroding the...
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    The Star Path
    A young whale searches for the whale rider's heir and a teenager takes an epic voyage to Antarctica with a fleet of waka hourua to claim his lost inheritance, in this breathtaking return to the world of global hit The Whale Rider, over thirty years on. From the internationally acclaimed author of The Whale Rider comes a novel about the...
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    A gorgeous new sun-soaked story about family, friendship and fresh starts from number one international bestselling author, Nicky Pellegrino. Ever since she was a little girl, Aria has dreamt of riding in the Palio de Siena. She grew up hearing stories of Romplicollo, the only female jockey to have ridden in the Palio, and she has wanted nothing more than...
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    Waka Aroha
    He rangatahi ngākau whiwhita ki ngā waka tetere. He kairapuhara wahine Māori e mahitahi ana ki roto i te ao kikokiko me te ao atua. He kaihoahoa hūmārie ka tukirae atu ki tētehi manuwhiri i te rārangi harirū. Nā te kairīpoata rongonui a Atakohu Middleton tēnei kohikohinga tuatahitanga o ngā pakipoto ka tuhia katoatia ki te reo Māori. He rerekē...
    By Atakohu Middleton
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    Tour Off Duty
    The boys are back! After a few months recuperating from gun battles, abductions and daring rescues, the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Squad is shouted a road trip by New Zealand Police for their past courageous efforts tackling kidnapping mercenaries, Russian gangsters and a South American drug Cartel. While on their all-expenses-paid tour to scenic Queenstown in New Zealand’s South Island, Superintendent...
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    In eleven stories, Anna Scaife describes the sudden fear, the macabre, the middle-age feminist rage, and the unexpected tragedies which befall everyday New Zealanders. We turned and sprinted until our lungs stung in our chests. I kept my eyes on the road. I tasted acid, like the candied ginger Nan served at Christmas that burned your throat. If she knew...
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    Matihe! Achoo!
    What happens when a grumpy tupua has to sneeze? Matihe! Achoo! is a bilingual story about the tupua Mataoho and his connection to the volcanoes of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. It comes with an action song to engage young readers! He pūrākau e pā ana ki a Mataoho me ngā puia o Takamaki Makaurau. He tupua pukukino a Mataoho e noho...
    By Qiane Matata-Sipu
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    Smut is an erotic book detailing desire, power and tenderness, from the sacred to the profane — written by people from around the world. Curated alongside international black and white photography, Smut provides a classy, fun and cheeky look into modern courtship, fetish and bedroom antics.
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    The Body and the Blood
    A twisting, richly atmospheric crime novel set within the gothic splendour of St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin.When organist Sybil Marsden plunges from the cathedral's loft to the stone floor below, her death is ruled a tragic accident. Only Ivo Hart - a lowly police administrator more comfortable with filing systems than people - senses something amiss. Armed with a single,...
    By Molly Crighton
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Learn more about Matariki...

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  • Matariki Around the World: a Cluster of Stars, a Cluster of Stories
    A fascinating look at Matariki in New Zealand and around the world. The Matariki constellation (or Pleiades) is known by many different names and is seen and celebrated by many cultures around the world. This beautifully illustrated book features 18 stories: 9 of which highlight the Māori Matariki stars, while the others reference the stories about this constellation from different...
    By Miriama Kamo and Rangi Matamua
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  • My Matariki Stories (Aku Paki Matariki)
    An attractive kete gift bag of three stories to celebrate Matariki and explore the wonders and traditions of Māori New Year. Flit the Fantail & the Matariki Map: Join Flit and his friends, Keri the kiwi and wise old Ruru, as they explore the night skies to work out how to capture a sparkling star. The Seven Kites of Matariki:...
    By Kat Quin and Miriama Kamo and Various Contributors
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  • My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book
    Manawatia a Matariki! Celebrate Matariki with this book bursting with activities and colouring-in pages. My Matariki Colouring and Activity Book is a colouring book that also includes a range of activities such as crafts and puzzles, as well as a smattering of te reo. This companion to the 2022 best-seller, Matariki Around the World, is sure to keep readers entertained...
    By Isobel Joy Te Aho-White
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  • Matariki: The Star of the Year
    In mid-winter, Matariki rises in the pre-dawn sky, and its observation is celebrated with incantations on hilltops at dawn, balls, exhibitions, dinners, and a vast number of events. The Matariki tradition has been re-established, and its regeneration coincides with a growing interest in Māori astronomy. Still, there remain some unanswered questions about how Matariki was traditionally observed. These include: What...
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  • Little Kiwi's Matariki
    The little Kiwi is fast asleep in her burrow. A beam of moonlight shines right down into her burrow. She wakes and realises it is time. Hurrying out into the night, she wakes each of her friends from their mid-winter slumber. Kia tere! Hurry! she urges them.
    By Robinson Nicki Slade
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  • Matariki
    Matariki by Melanie Drewery invites readers into the heartwarming story of a family as they come together to celebrate the Māori New Year. Set against the backdrop of the rich cultural heritage of New Zealand, this enchanting tale captures the essence of what Matariki signifies. Without giving away any spoilers, the narrative beautifully unfolds to reveal how each family member...
    By Melanie Drewery
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  • Matariki The Maori New Year
    Matariki The Maori New Year by Libby Hakaraia is a captivating exploration of the Matariki star cluster—known in other cultures as the Pleiades or the Seven Sisters. Rooted deeply in Maori tradition, Matariki's rising before the sun in late May or early June signalled the commencement of the Maori calendar, celebrated with great festivals. This celestial event was not just...
    By Libby Hakaraia
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  • NZ Matariki Cluster Stickers (170x275mm)
    NZ Matariki Cluster Stickers (170x275mm)
    These Matariki themed stars encourage learning and are an awesome decoration. Learn about Matariki and match the names to the correct, unique, sticker design to brighten up whatever you add them too.
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  • NZ Matariki Board Game Set
    NZ Matariki Board Game Set
    This Matariki board game is the perfect family friendly game that is both fun and educational. As you make your way around the game board, learn about the different stars and their meanings also while having some quality family time.
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  • NZ Matariki Magnetic Match-Up Set
    NZ Matariki Magnetic Match-Up Set
    Match the magnetic Matariki stars, names and descriptions to each other to familiarise and learn about each star. This set is perfect for teachers, at home learning and decorating during Matariki. Features: Each pack includes 9 large stars, matching names, descriptions and small stars for decorating. 4 magnetic sheets total. Suitable for ages 3+.
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  • NZ Matariki Inspired Poi
    This Matariki inspired poi is made from a quality material with blue, white, and black woolen handles. The ball has been firmly sewn in place to keep it together during vigorous treatment of kapa haka performance. Features: Design: Starry night sky print, blue/white/black woolen handles. Size: 9cm dia. Handles: 49cm long x 1cm dia.
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  • NZ Matariki Kahui Card Game Box Set
    Celebrate Matariki Together- Through Play! Gather your whanau and discover the stars of Matariki in this fun and beautifully designed card game. Learn naturally through play to recognise what each star represents - from Waiti’s link to fresh water, to Tupuarangi’s connection with the forests. Features: It’s an easy-to-learn game for 2-3 players that blends fun, strategy, and discovery. This...
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  • NZ Matariki - Glow in the Dark Puzzle, 100pc
    NZ Matariki - Glow in the Dark Puzzle, 100pc
    Piece together this glow-in-the-dark puzzle to learn about the 9 stars of Matariki. Watch the stars start to glow as you complete the puzzle! Perfect for young learners. Features & Benefits 100 Piece Puzzle Puzzle Size: 50 x 34 cm Age: 4 years and above
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  • The Caring Stars Of Matariki: Pohutukawa And Hiwa
    “Everything changes, tamariki mā,” says Grandma.“But the stars will always guide us.” Sam and Te Rerehua adore Te Mata Hāpuku, its wild winds, stony shores, and the treasures  he waves push onto the beach. But this Matariki feels different. Pōua is gone and the children miss him deeply. As they wait for the rising of the star cluster, Grandma teaches...
    By Miriama Kamo
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  • Tawhirimatea: A Song for Matariki
    Tawhirimatea, blow winds blow, Ra, warm us up with your sunshine glow. Papatuanuku, we plant seeds in you. Ua, rain, helps new life come through... Read and sing along to this catchy Matariki song celebrating Earth, sky, seasons and whanau. Singer/songwriter June Pitman-Hayes wrote this waiata for the children at the Montessori School where she was teaching music. With its...
    By June Pitman-Hayes
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  • The Twin Stars of Matariki: Waiti and Waita
    Te Rerehua and Sam know that nothing in nature is identical; not the eels, not the stones on the beach ... not even the twin stars of Matariki, Waitī and Waitā: one looks after fresh water and lakes, the other saltwater – the ocean. When they notice Waitī is looking dim one night, Grandma and Poua enlist the children's help...
    By Miriama Kamo
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  • Matariki
    How can we celebrate Matariki? Let's look to the stars! Maumaharatia: Remembering our past Tiakina te taiao: Caring for our environment Te whakawhanaungatanga: Connecting with our people Me pēhea tātou e whakanui i a Matariki? Tirohia ngā whetū! Maumaharatia te onamata Tiakina te taiao Te whakawhanaungatanga ki ō tātou iwi Explore the nine stars of Matariki in rich, detailed imagery...
    By Kirsten Parkinson and Kitty Brown
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  • The Stolen Stars of Matariki
    Behind dusty orange hills, where the sky stretches down to the sea, there’s a magical, wild, windy place called Te Mata Hapuku. Sam and Te Rerehua love to visit their Grandma and Poua at Te Mata Hapuku (also known as Birdlings Flat). They enjoy listening to the stories, accompanied by the backdrop of whipping wind, flashing torchlight, and the splash...
    By Miriama Kamo
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  • A Maori Word a Day
    A Maori Word a Day by Hemi Kelly is an incredibly accessible and engaging resource designed to introduce and immerse New Zealanders of all ages into the beauty of the Maori language. This book acts as a unique and practical Maori dictionary that simplifies the learning process by presenting 365 carefully selected Maori words, each to be explored and learned...
    By Hemi Kelly
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  • Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets
    A heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge, and welcoming in the new year - an English translation of the original Nga Kupenga a Nanny Rina. Nanny Rina's Amazing Nets introduces Nanny Rina, an amazing weaver who can make all kinds of nets! When Haeata te Kapua asks what special creation Nanny will weave to welcome in the...
    By Qiane Matata-Sipu
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  • NZ Matariki Colouring Book
    Celebrate Matariki: The Maori New Year! This unique colouring book is your guide to the stars. Learn while you colour and discover the powerful meanings behind each star as you colour. Features: 32 unique colouring pages representing Matariki. 32 pages. Size: 18cm x 18cm
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  • A Maori Phrase a Day
    A Maori Phrase a Day by Hemi Kelly is a modern, user-friendly phrasebook designed for all New Zealanders who wish to connect more deeply with the Māori language and culture. This book offers a delightful and accessible entry point into te reo Māori, presenting 365 phrases that cover everyday life and aims to build an enriching language learning journey through...
    By Hemi Kelly
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  • My Body My Taonga
    Navigate body safety conversations with ease! Rāwiri and Ruby are learning about privacy and instincts, how to spot unsafe behaviour and how to get help should they ever need to. Using child-friendly language and the STOP WALK TALK strategy, these two young friends educate and empower tamariki with the important life skill of body safety.
    By Rosalind Harrison
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  • Kia Ora You Can be a Kiwi Too
    Kia ora! Join hands with us and explore this country we call Aotearoa. Welcome to the shores of New Zealand, where you can be a Kiwi too! From the creator of Tawhirimatea A Song for Matariki comes a playful new singalong in English and Maori.
    By Ngaere Roberts
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