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A Maori Reference Grammar order quantity
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NZ$ 59.99 each
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Author: Ray Harlow
In Stock: 2
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
native speakers of Maori
teachers in immersion & bilingual classes

It will also be useful as an introduction to ways of thinking & talking about languages generally.

First published 2001.

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A Modern Maori Picture Dictionary : He Papakupu Whakaahua mo te Reo Maori o Naianei order quantity
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NZ$ 38.00 each
Paperback
Author: Katerina Mataira (ed)
In Stock: 2
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 vitality of the Maori language.

First published May 1997.

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Dictionary of the Maori Language (7th edition 1971) order quantity
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NZ$ 40.00 each
Paperback
Author: H.W. Williams (revised & augmented by the Advisory Committee on the Teaching of the Maori Language, Department of Education)
In Stock: 2
Maori to English.
The 7th edition is revised by a committee consisting of Dr Pei te Hurinui Jones (chairman) and Bruce Biggs, both members of the original revision committee, the late Mrs Beth Ranapia of the Department of Education and Mrs Merimeri Penfold of the maori Studies section of the Anthropology department, University of Auckland

First ed. published Paihia, N.Z. : C.M. Society, 1844 as: A dictionary of the New Zealand language / William Williams. Reprint. Originally published: 7th ed. Wellington, N.Z.: Government Printer, 1971.
This reprint 2008.


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He Pataka Kupu : Te Kai a te rangatira (Maori Language Dictionary ) order quantity
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NZ$ 59.99 each
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Author: Maori Language Commission
In Stock: 2
Te Reo Maori Literary Award

He Pâtaka Kupu: te kai a te rangatira is a taonga - a Mâori-only language resource, compiled out of seven years' research by the Mâori Language Commission. Containing over 22,000 entries, it is a comprehensive and authoritative dictionary of the Mâori language, for proficient Mâori speakers.
For each entry, the dictionary gives the âtua category, parts of speech, definitions, examples of the word used in context, and an etymology of the word, drawing on a wide corpus of written material in te reo

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He Whakamarama: A Full Self-Help Course in Maori Book + CD (New Edition) order quantity
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NZ$ 45.00 each
Mixed-media pack
Author: John Foster
In Stock: 2
2008 Reprint of 2007 edition
softcover
212pp

He Whakamaramais a full course in contemporary Mäori language. It is aimed at students of all ages and backgrounds. The principles explained in this book have been thoroughly tested and refined in the classroom and provide a concise and comprehensive learning programme.

The oral practice cassette, featuring Philip and Titoko Whaanga, provides 150 different sentence patterns (both English - Maori and Maori - English) to enable the student to learn correct pronunciation and develop conversational skills.

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Instant! Maori order quantity
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NZ$ 17.00 each
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Author: Nick Theobald & Paaora Walker
In Stock: 2
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 you’re surrounded by the Mongrel Mob.Each phrase or word is in three parts: The English, followed by the Maori and then the Instant! phonetics.Example:Will you marry me? Marena Mai koe ki a au?Ma-ren-ah my kway key ah oh?

First published 2004.

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Maori place names explained: order quantity
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NZ$ 15.00 each
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Author: Murdoch Riley
In Stock: 2
In this booklet are stories about eh early explorers, often captains of the founding canoes. They gave many names from incidents associated with their journeys, both mundane and supernatural.

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People of the Land : Images and Maori proverbs of Aoteroa New Zealand order quantity
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NZ$ 35.00 each
Hardback
Author: Hirini Moko &June Te Rina Mead
In Stock: 2
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.

Hardback 116pp h180mm x w180mm illustrations with dust jacket

First published March 2010

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A Dictionary Of Maori Words In NZ English order quantity
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NZ$ 39.99 each
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Author: John Macalister (ed)
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The influence of Te Reo Maori makes a significant contribution to the lexical vitality and vibrancy of New Zealand English. This handy dictionary brings together many hundreds of the Maori words that have entered the language, and presents a comprehensive picture of the history and current usage of NZ English.

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Choosing A Maori Name for Your Baby order quantity
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NZ$ 22.00 each
Paperback
Author: Miriama Ohlson
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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 pronouncing the name correctly.

A valuable book, giving you more options in the search for just the right name for your baby.

 
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