Maori fishing rights were guaranteed by the Treaty of Waitangi, taken away by Crown actions, and, along with Maori land rights and other grievances,... Læs mere
Offers a comprehensive, concise guide to the marae, including the space and how it is arranged, the buildings on a marae, the functions of and gatherings held at marae, and the cultural understandings and values underpinning marae custom and protocol.
Describes the process of carving, covering the types of materials and tools used, the carving strokes and surface patterns and different regional... Læs mere
This graphic novel tells the stories of Meariki, a slave who serves a chief's only daughter, Hineamuru. When Hineamuru is abducted by a warlock, Meariki and P?hi, a young warrior and Hineamuru's lover, go on a hazardous journey to rescue Hineamuru.
This book examines encounters between the Christian church and M?ori. Christian faith among M?ori changed from M?ori receiving the missionary endeavours of P?keh? settlers, to the development of indigenous expressions of Christian faith.
Fifty Years of the Waitangi Tribunal celebrates decisions, results and reports of the Waitangi Tribunal over half a century.
Starting with identifying the range of garments present during the Classical Periodof Maori traditional clothing (1769-1800), their function and the ways they weremade, this book then explores how clothing of Maori has changed in style, functionand construction.
Mahi a Atua is a Maori wellbeing framework based around storytelling. Grounded in a Maori world view, this approach is designed to foster transformation and systemic change and indigenise practices, institutions and personal and professional spaces.
Lately, things have been getting Charlie down. It's like he's got a big rock that just won't go away. He talks to Dad about it, and Dad brings out a dusty old book wit h a lot of tough rules.
This book details the background to the Kingitanga and also tells the story of the first king, Potatau Te Wherowhero.