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Five books in basic Maori with English translations.

Here are the best short stories and novel extracts from the Pikihuia Awards for Maori Writers 2011, as judged by Keri Hulme, Katie Wolfe, Erima Henare and Reina Whaitiri. The book will contain the stories from the 18 finalists for Best Short Story written in English, the five finalists for the Best Short Story in Maori and the six finalists for the Best Novel Extract. For over ten years, the Maori Literature Trust and Huia Publishers have been responsible for this unique and increasingly popular biennial writing competition... read more

Description: Features, Contents, Authors, Reviews, Lecturer Resources, Teacher Resources, Student Resources, Sample Pages. This dictionary supplements the Oxford Maori Picture Dictionary with additional words and their Maori equivalents. Some of the words in the Oxford Maori Picture Dictionary appear again in this dictionary, but alternative translations are offered, not to invalidate the translations in the Oxford Maori Picture Dictionary, or those which Maori people are continually creating for themselves, but to reflect the vi... read more

This completely revised and updated edition of the previously titled Revised Dictionary of Modern Maori contains over 15,000 concise entries divided into Maori-to-English and English-to-Maori sections and includes all the words most commonly used by fluent Maori speakers. Incorporated is an easy-to-use guide to the pronunciation of Maori and a section on Maori grammar. First published 1974; this 4th edition 1994.

Comprehensive and scholarly Maori dictionaries in the past - pre-eminently William William's A Dictionary of the New Zealand Language (1852, 1871, 1892) - have usually been Maori into English. Headwords have been Maori, definitions English. A need has long existed for an English into Maori counterpart; it is filled in this book. Over 15,000 headwords are given, each of which may have as few as one or as many as several hundred Maori equivalents. For example, the English entry 'thousand' has just one Maori word, mano, entered agai... read more

2007 reprint -Maori for the Office/Te Reo Maori Mo Te Tari aims to help those who wish to use Maori in the workplace. It provides a series of word lists and set phrases relating to the use of Maori in everyday conversation, in letters, on the telephone, in job advertisements. First published 1997. This reprint 2007

An updated edition of a classic Maori language instruction book for English-speakers, Maori Language: Understanding the Grammar aims to provide clear explanations of the main differences between English and Maori in the way words are used and phrases and sentences are constructed. An essential revision for anyone needing help to improve their understanding of te reo. Paperback 136pp h204mm x w146mm This edition published February 2006.

DOP 1969, this reprint 2006. Let's Learn Maori was designed by Maori language expert Bruce Biggs in 1969. He covers the parts of speech, the structure of each type of phrase, and the combinations of phrases that form simple sentences. Each aspect of the grammar is discussed in a numbered section or subsection and illustrated by sentence examples. A combined vocabulary and index provides an ingenious and convenient reference system. There is also a section on pronunciation, but the student is warned that a written expla... read more

This dictionary is the most extensive English to Maori dictionary yet published, offering over 14,500 headwords. It is the first major dictionary to be written by Maori for the study of te reo Maori, and is accessible to students at a basic level, as well as those with an advanced knowledge of the Maori language.

This dictionary is an invaluable reference work, providing a list of words and their equivalents in Maori and English. The dictionary has been revised and updated numerous times since its inaugural print run in 1948, giving testimony to its reliability as a reference guide to Maori words in use every day. it includes a guide to the pronunciation and lists of useful vocabulary.

Having a baby? Finding it hard to choose a name? Even if you are a non-Maori, this could be a vital book for you to look through. The book provides transliteration of English names to Maori ( e.g. April is Aperira in Maori), as well as a guide to traditional names such as Titi, which means a ray of light. Translations are given for every name, and the book is divided into Boys and Girls names, translating from Maori to English and from English to Maori. There is also a short pronunciation guide, so you can be sure of pronoun... read more

Instant! Maori is a pocket-sized Maori-English phrase book packed with hundreds of practical and down-to-earth phrases – made easy. Using phonetics, it enables readers to speak correct Maori in seconds. The content includes the short and long version of what to say on a Marae, how to talk to your pets, appropriate phrases to say when at a hangi or in the pub, how to recite The Lord’s Prayer, how to introduce yourself and family in Maori and even verbal exit strategies when... read more

He aha te mea nui o te Ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata What is most precious and important in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people. A collection of poignant pepeha (Maori proverbs) explained in English with images of Maori that embody the messages. This precious gift book opens doors to a Maori world for everyone who is interested in the wisdom, values and advice of past generations.

The aim of this dictionary is to provide a clear, concise guide to the Maori language for learners at the basic and intermediate level,as well as for those people who are interested in the meanings of Maori words. Te Reo

The author has set out a coherent & progessive model for the description of Maori sentence structure, beginning with pronunciation & spelling, how words are formed & combined into phrases, then moving onto show how phrases combine to form sentences. A description of simple sentences, and finally, of complex sentences, completes this text. Particularly useful for those who already have a command of Maori and want an account of how the language works - for example: advanced speakers in seconday & tertiary courses ... read more

This bright and entertaining book is a stimulating and lively word finder for beginner learners of Maori. Wonderfully detailed miniature model characters and objects provide interest in this picture word book. It's designed for Maori-speaking children and those studying Maori as a second language to provide a quick and enjoyable way to enrich learners' vocabulary. There are a number of hidden objects to find in every big scene. Also included is a pronunciation guide and an alphabetical Maori/English list of all the words in the... read more

This book and CD set gives the basics of how to pronounce Maori correctly, while teaching a little of the language to be used in everyday life. No prior knowledge of Maori is required. The CD-Rom - playable on audio and viewable on computer - supports the book at every step and presents the correct pronunciation as a model for your own practice. First published by Reed, this is a new 2009 Raupo edition from Penguin.

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Our favourite puppy is celebrating his 30th birthday this year and his classic first adventure is once more available in Maori. Join Sally, Spot's mum, on her search to find where the mischievous puppy is hiding. A delightful lift-the-flap story that will provide the perfect opportunity for you and your children to learn some basic te reo and have fun on the way.

This English-Maori and Maori-English dictionary has over 4000 entries in each section. It provides information on parts of speech; practical help with pronunciation of Maori words; and it relates to contemporary life by including words from English commonly used by today's Maori speakers.