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Ngā Pounamu Māori - Poutū 2026

Recent additions to our Ngā Pounamu Māori Collections for Adults and Tamariki.

User from Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

14 items

  • Te Aratiatia

    Writings From the Māori Education Team 1988-2000s

    The accumulation of wisdom bequeathed to us by our tupuna contained the answers to the challenges confronting us; and faith in our ability to utilise that wisdom to transform our world.
    Book, 2025[Ōtaki] : Te Tākupu, Te Wānanga o Raukawa, 2025. — 370.8 ARA
  • In te reo Māori with parallel English translation in the second half of the book. Part of a 'Sunshine Books' series for young readers.
    Picture Book, 2021Auckland, New Zealand : Wendy Pye Team, 2021. — PICTURE BOOK
  • Glenn Colquhoun is a poet and children's writer. He works as a GP at a youth health clinic in Horowhenua.
    Book, 2026Manakau, New Zealand : OldKing Press, 2026. — 821.914 COL
  • Indigenous Tattoo Traditions

    Humanity Through Skin and Ink

    Krutak, Lars F.
    Indigenous Tattoo Traditions opens a window onto one of the world's most vibrant yet misunderstood mediums of human expression.
    Book, 2025Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2025] — 391.65 KRU
  • Atarau

    Stories of the New Zealand Wars

    Light, Rowan
    Curated by The Auckland Museum bringing together experts to share stories of objects and taonga from Atarau to explore the conflicts foundational to Aotearoa New Zealand. Each essay speaks to an aspect of how we might remember, commemorate, and…
    Book, 2025Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand : Tamaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, [2025] — 993.022 LIG
  • A comprehensive exploration of textual differences, historical context, and statutory interpretation.
    Book, 2025[New Zealand] : [Bruce Mason], [2025] — 993.02 MAS
  • Sea of Islands

    Exploring Objects, Stories, and Memories From Oceania

    Mayer, Carol E. (Carol Elizabeth), 1945-
    From regalia and jewellery to barkcloths and woven mats to carvings and canoes, all these items have travelled, sometimes circuitously, from their homelands--including Aotearoa.
    Book, 2025Vancouver : MOA, [2025] — 990 MAY
  • The Art of Colonisation

    Images of Europe's Encounters With New Zealand Aotearoa

    Moon, Paul, 1968-
    A spectacular production both historically and aesthetically with 20 short, fast-paced chapters. Artists include Holle, Sporing, Hodges, Earle, Tupaia, Heaphy, Watkins, Steele, and more.
    Book, 2026Karāpiro New Zealand : Ugly Hill Press, 2026. — 759.993 MOO
  • In Te Reo Māori. We follow the story of Tawa, an inquisitive teenage boy. With a time-travelling shed located in his garden.
    Book, 2025Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand : Huia Publishers, 2025. — YOUNG ADULT FICTION
  • I Am You, Papatūānuku

    Messages From Children for Planet Earth

    Parker, Kate, 1973-
    A powerful collaboration between artist and educator Kate Parker and the tamariki of New Lynn School, Tamaki Makaurau. Blending children's heartfelt words with stunning artwork, the book is both a celebration of imagination and a call to action for…
    Book, 2025[New Zealand] : Little Love, an imprint of Mary Egan Publishing , [2025] — J 363.7 PAR
  • Kotahi rau pukapuka 16. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    Book, 2025Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa : Auckland University Press, 2025. — FANTASY ROW
  • Nan has been talking to a butterfly, and the news isn’t good for any of our trio of environmental warriors. In English with some te reo Māori.
    Book, 2025New Zealand : OneTree House Ltd, 2025. — OLDER FICTION
  • We Go Hard!

    Stories of the Manurewa Marlins U13 Maidens = Whakapau Kaha Mārika Mātou! He Kōrero Mō Ngā Manurewa Marlins Maidens Kei Raro I Te 13 Tau Te Pakeke

    These are the stories of the Manurewa Marlins u13 Maidens – their challenges, proud moments, and what they love about rugby league. Text in English and te reo Māori. Includes a QR code to scan to hear the girls reading parts of their writing.
    Book, 2025Auckland, New Zealand : ReadingWarrior, 2025. — J 796.3338 WE