Nga Kupu Me Nga Tikanga

Nga Kupu Me Nga Tikanga
Author: John Cornelius Moorfield
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2000
Genre: Māori (New Zealand people)
ISBN:

Comprehensive dictionary/index of all the vocabulary, grammar, etc. in the Te Whanake series of textbooks and resources, with English meanings.

Nga Moteatea

Nga Moteatea
Author: Jane McRae
Publisher: Auckland University Press
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1775581306

The songs of New Zealand's Maori tradition are a living art form and an abundant source of knowledge about tribal history and culture. An introduction to the classic collection first compiled in the 1920s by politician Sir Apirana Ngata, this volume not only outlines the origins and history of the first publication but also celebrates the power and meaning of Maori song. Written in both English and Maori, it discusses the music's styles and roles, the methods of composition, and the poetry itself as well as the cultural content. Filled with illustrations, this enlightening book is a perfect entry point for students, teachers, scholars, and singers interested in learning about and passing on the rich and vibrant Maori customs.

The Value of the Maori Language

The Value of the Maori Language
Author: Rawinia Higgins
Publisher: Huia Publishers
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2014-05-16
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1775502821

Twenty-five years ago the Māori Language Act was passed, but research still finds that the Māori language is dying. This collection looks at the state of the language since the Act, how the language is faring in education, media, texts and communities and what the future aspirations for the language are.