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Illustrated Māori Place Names

Author: Alexander Wyclif Reed

Publisher: Raupo

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9780790007946

Many Maori place names date back to the very earliest days of habitation in Aotearoa New Zealand. Some, in fact, originated in the Hawaiki homeland and were adapted to the new land. Whatever their origin, most reflect the Maori's closeness to the forces of nature and incorporate common words for everyday things. Lavishly illustrated, this dictionary explains and interprets over 1500 place names as well as providing a guide to pronunciation.

Māori Place Names

Author: A.W. Reed

Publisher: Oratia Media Ltd

Published: 2020-11-02T00:00:00Z

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 0947506527

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Pronounce and understand Māori place names with the new fourth edition of A.W. Reed's classic guide to meanings and origins of names across New Zealand. From Ahaura to Whitianga, this handily sized book is the definitive guide to the most common and notable Māori names in Aotearoa/New Zealand. Included are maps on the inside covers showing principal names, and reproductions of the illustrations from the 1950 edition of the book by renowned artist James Berry.

Papakupu Ingoa Wāhi Māori a Reed

Author: Alexander Wyclif Reed

Publisher: Raupo

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780790000404

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This 3rd ed. has removed most of the ambiguities and errors in previous editions and has attempted to provide, through the addition of macrons, a more reliable guide to the pronunciation of Maori place names.

Te Reo Kapekape

Author: Hona Black

Publisher: Oratia Media Ltd

Published: 2024-04-08T00:00:00Z

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 199004252X

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Following on from the successful He Iti te Kupu: Māori Metaphors and Similes, Hona Black’s new book explores the rich vein of humour in Māori life. Want to know how to call a silly person a ‘roro hipi / sheep’s brain’, or tell someone to get stuffed in te reo Māori? The answers are all in Te Reo Kapekape (literally, ‘the language of poking fun’), with more than 130 humorous and unique phrases in te reo and English that can be used to describe people, events and actions. The sayings are divided into four chapters — above the hip, below the hip, other phrases, and idioms. Using a cast of characters and dramatised dialogue, Hona explains each phrase and gives examples and suggestions for use — whether to tease, crack a joke or just add some flair to your daily use. This book is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to spice up their te reo or English with some fun and cheeky sayings, and will appeal to both language learners and fluent speakers of Māori.