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by Ihimaera, Witi, 1944-

Book - 1995

The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera translated into Māori by Timoti Kāretu. The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera translated into Māori by Timoti Kāretu. Show less

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Tū

by Grace, Patricia, 1937-

Book - 2012

Patricia Grace's World War II novel translated into Māori by Wiremu and Te Ohorere Kaa. Patricia Grace's World War II novel translated into Māori by Wiremu and Te Ohorere Kaa. Show less

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Sleeps Standing Moetū

by Ihimaera, Witi, 1944-

eBook - 2017

Bilingual and a mix of fiction and non-fiction that tells the story of the Battle of Orākau. With Māori translation by Hemi Kelly. Bilingual and a mix of fiction and non-fiction that tells the story of the Battle of Orākau. With Māori translation by Hemi Kelly. Show less

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Pounamu, pounamu

by Ihimaera, Witi, 1944-

Book - 1986

Māori language edition of Witi Ihimaera's collection of short stories. Māori language edition of Witi Ihimaera's collection of short stories. Show less

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Huia Short Stories

13 : Contemporary Māori Fiction

Book - 2019

Collection of short stories by Māori writers, some of which are in te reo Māori. There are 13 volumes in this series. Collection of short stories by Māori writers, some of which are in te reo Māori. There are 13 volumes in this series. Show less

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He korero tipuna pakeha no mua, ko Ropitini Kuruho, tona ingoa

by Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731

eBook - 1852

The life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe / by Daniel Defoe ; translated into the New Zealand language under the direction of the government.--Wellington : Printed at the "Independent" Office, 1852. The life and adventures of Robinson Crusoe / by Daniel Defoe ; translated into the New Zealand language under the direction of the government.--Wellington : Printed at the "Independent" Office, 1852. Show less

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He Pitopito Kōrero Nō Te Perehi Maōri

Readings From the Maōri-language Press

eBook - 2013

Articles and letters from historical newspapers in both English and Māori. Articles and letters from historical newspapers in both English and Māori. Show less

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Purapurawhetū

by Grace-Smith, Briar

eBook - 2012

Māori translation of the English language play, translated by Wiremu and Te Ohorere Kaa. Māori translation of the English language play, translated by Wiremu and Te Ohorere Kaa. Show less

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Tātai Whetū

Seven Maōri Women Poets in Translation

Book - 2018

Poetry from Māori women poets with each poem in English and te reo Māori. Poetry from Māori women poets with each poem in English and te reo Māori. Show less

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He kupu tuku iho

ko te reo Maori te tatau ki te ao

by Kāretu, T. S. 1937-

eBook - 2018

Collection of essays on the Māori language in te reo Māori. Collection of essays on the Māori language in te reo Māori. Show less

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He Whiriwhiringa

Selected Readings in Maori

eBook - 2013

Bilingual, with a variety of different readings. Bilingual, with a variety of different readings. Show less

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Te mauri o te whare

Book - 2016

A collection of essays in te reo Māori pertaining to Māori teaching, learning, place, history, and literature. A collection of essays in te reo Māori pertaining to Māori teaching, learning, place, history, and literature. Show less

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Matariki

te whetū tapu o te tau

by Matamua, Rangi, 1973-

Book - 2017

About the Māori astronomical knowledge around Matariki and the traditional practices associated with it. Also available in English as "Matariki: Star of the year". About the Māori astronomical knowledge around Matariki and the traditional practices associated with it. Also available in English as "Matariki: Star of the year". Show less

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The Tribes of Muriwhenua

Their Origins and Stories

by Cloher, Dorothy Urlich

eBook - 2013

Origins and history of Far North iwi Ngati Kuri, Te Aupouri, Ngai Takoto, Te Rarawa and Ngati Kahu, translated into Māori by Dr Merimeri Penfold. Origins and history of Far North iwi Ngati Kuri, Te Aupouri, Ngai Takoto, Te Rarawa and Ngati Kahu, translated into Māori by Dr Merimeri Penfold. Show less

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Ko Tautoro, Te Pito O Tōku Ao

A Ngāpuhi Narrative

by Sadler, Hone

eBook - 2014

History of northern iwi Ngāpuhi in te reo and English on facing pages. History of northern iwi Ngāpuhi in te reo and English on facing pages. Show less

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Ngā tama toa

he toto heke, he Tipare Here ki te ūkaipo : Kamupene C, Ope Taua (Maori) 28 1939-1945 : i tuhia tenei pukapua i roto i te reo Maori

by Soutar, Monty, 1961-

Book - 2014

Translation into Māori of the highly successful English edition published in 2008, "Nga Tama Toa: The Price of Citizenship" about the impact the Second World War on the iwi of the Tairawhiti district. Translation into Māori of the highly successful English edition published in 2008, "Nga Tama Toa: The Price of Citizenship" about the impact the Second World War on the iwi of the Tairawhiti district. Show less

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Traditional Māori Stories

Book - 1992

Illustrated anthology of Māori folklore (with English translations). Illustrated anthology of Māori folklore (with English translations). Show less

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Te Tū A Te Toka

He Ieretanga Nō Ngā Tai E Whā

Book - 2006

A collection of work from senior writers in te reo Maori, includes fiction and non-fiction. A collection of work from senior writers in te reo Maori, includes fiction and non-fiction. Show less

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Someone's Mana

by Krzanich, Michael, 1964-

Book - 2016

Photographic book that includes poetry in Māori and English. Photographic book that includes poetry in Māori and English. Show less

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He Taonga Tuku Iho

Ngāti Porou Stories From the East Cape

by McConnell, Robert N. 1928-

Book - 1999

Parallel text in English and Māori with traditional stories of Ngāti Porou. Parallel text in English and Māori with traditional stories of Ngāti Porou. Show less

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Pūkaki

te hokinga mai o te auahitūroa

by Tapsell, Paul

Book -

The story of Pūkaki, the Ngati Whakaue ancestor depicted on New Zealand's 20 cent coin. Originally published in English this version was translated into Māori by Scotty Morrison. The story of Pūkaki, the Ngati Whakaue ancestor depicted on New Zealand's 20 cent coin. Originally published in English this version was translated into Māori by Scotty Morrison. Show less

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Eruera Mānuera

by Phillis, Onehou, 1926-

Book - 2002

Biography of Ngati Awa leader. Biography of Ngati Awa leader. Show less

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Ko Tāwhaki nui-a-Hema

āna mahi whakahirahira

by Mead, Sidney M., 1927-

Book - 1996

Folklore relating to the legendary figure of Tāwhaki. Also available in English as "Tāwhaki : the deeds of a demigod." Folklore relating to the legendary figure of Tāwhaki. Also available in English as "Tāwhaki : the deeds of a demigod." Show less

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Wāhine Toa

Omniscient Māori Women

by Kahukiwa, Robyn, 1940-

Book - 2018

Stories from Māori mythology about 8 important female elements who played a role in Creation. This edition includes te reo Māori translation of the English text. Stories from Māori mythology about 8 important female elements who played a role in Creation. This edition includes te reo Māori translation of the English text. Show less

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Traditional Stories From Southern New Zealand

He Kōrero Nō Te Wai Pounamu

Book - 2002

Eighteen creation and origin stories with their own introduction, notes and English translations. Eighteen creation and origin stories with their own introduction, notes and English translations. Show less

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