Matariki Around the World: A Cluster of Stars, A Cluster of Stories by Miriama Kamo, Dr Matamua
35.00 NZD
Category: Stories from Around the World
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 9 stories that explore the Māori Matariki stars, and 12 s ...Show more
Ko Te Hiakai Tangata: Te Taniwha o Tuarā-Rangaia by Hirini Moko Mead
25.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
This is a story of a taniwha that lives beside a track between villages and menaces travellers and the surrounding iwi. When a chief’s son is taken by the taniwha, Te Hiakai, the people devise many plans to trap and kill the taniwha, but each time Te Hiakai outwits them. In the end, Pōhutukawa, a chief’ ...Show more
Ko Tāwhaki-Nui-a-Hema: Ana Mahi Whakahirahira by Hirini Moko Mead
25.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
This book is the te reo Māori editon of Tāwhaki: The Deeds of a Demigod Ko Tāwhaki Nui ā Hema: Āna Mahi Whakahirahira recalls the miraculous life of Tāwhaki. Similar to Māui, Tāwhaki was a demigod who possessed mighty powers. Tāwhaki almost died at the hands of his brothers-in-law but was found by his w ...Show more
The Taniwha of Wellington Harbour by Moira Wairama
20.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends
In ancient times in Aotearoa, there was a beautiful lake in which there dwelt two monstrous taniwha. Their names were Whataitai and Ngake. Whataitai and Ngake are two taniwha living in a beautiful lake. But when Ngake gets bored and decides to break free to the ocean his actions have far reaching conseq ...Show more
The Taniwha of Wellington Harbour CD by Moira Wairama
15.00 NZD
Category: Junior CDs
In ancient times in Aotearoa, there was a beautiful lake in which there dwelt two monstrous taniwha. Their names were Whataitai and Ngake. Whataitai and Ngake are two taniwha living in a beautiful lake. But when Ngake gets bored and decides to break free to the ocean his actions have far reaching conseq ...Show more
Kua Whetūrangitia a Koro (How My Koro Became a Star Te Reo Māori edition) by Brianne Te Paa
22.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
A young boy learns about the customs around celebrating Matariki from his grandfather. They watch the stars from the top of a mountain, prepare their offering of food for the gods, and the boy learns about Te Waka o Rangi and the tradition of calling out the names of loved ones who have passed away so t ...Show more
How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone by Peter Gossage
21.00 NZD
Category: Maori Myths and Legends
Maui wants to know two things- who is his father and where does his mother go during the day? One day he follows her and finds himself in the underworld.
How Maui Brought Fire to The World (magnetic story)
38.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
Curious to know where fire comes from, Māui travels to the end of the earth to meet Mahuika, the Atua of Fire to find out. These things are never simple, but cheeky Māui has a few tricks up his sleeve! Each image is printed on card and laminated with a small magnet on the back. Each legend comes in a ...Show more
Te Hiakai Tangata: The Taniwha of Tuarā-Rangaia by Hirini Moko Mead
25.00 NZD
Category: NZ Middle Fiction
This is a story of a taniwha that lives beside a track between villages and menaces travellers and the surrounding iwi. When a chief’s son is taken by the taniwha, Te Hiakai, the people devise many plans to trap and kill the taniwha, but each time Te Hiakai outwits them. In the end, Pōhutukawa, a chief’ ...Show more
How Maui Fished up the North Island (#1 Tales of Aotearoa) by Donovan Bixley; Darryn Joseph
20.00 NZD
Category: NZ Picture Books | Series: Tales of Aotearoa
In this fresh retelling of How Māui Fished Up the North Island, Donovan Bixley applies his unique twists and trademark humour to this much-treasured story. Māui is reimagined as a cheeky younger brother, on the type of hilarious fishing trip with the whanau that will be familiar to many Kiwi youngsters. ...Show more
How Maui Slowed the Sun (magnetic story)
38.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language
Fed up with short days, Māui decides to teach the sun a lesson, and with his doubtful brothers in tow he sets his death defying plans into motion. Each image is printed on card and laminated with a small magnet on the back. Each legend comes in a flax kete to keep everything together easily. Illustr ...Show more
Maui me te Ahi a Mahuika (#3 Purakau o Aotearoa) by Donovan Bixley; Darryn Joseph; Keri Opai
20.00 NZD
Category: Te Reo Maori Language | Series: Pūrākau o Aotearoa
Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire. The traditional tale but with Donovan's unique twist and trademark humour. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humour to the book. Darryn Joseph and Keri Opai ensure that the story is accurate and culturally appr ...Show more