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He Kupu Tuku Iho: Ko Te Reo Maori Te Tatau Ki Te Ao – Timoti Karetu & Wharehuia Milroy

Explore the depth and richness of te reo Maori in He Kupu Tuku Iho: Ko Te Reo Maori Te Tatau Ki Te Ao by Sir Timoti Karetu and Dr Wharehuia Milroy, two of New Zealand’s foremost teachers and scholars of Maori language and culture. Written entirely in te reo Maori, this collection of chapters covers key cultural concepts, including mana, tapu, wairua, whakapapa, ritual, farewell speeches, and Maori humour, as well as contemporary language and cultural issues.

Pioneers in Maori language education, Karetu and Milroy offer an exemplar for learners and speakers of te reo Maori, preserving their voices and insights for current and future generations. Edited with the support of Te Ipukarea, the National Maori Language Institute, this award-winning book is a cornerstone of Maori linguistic and cultural scholarship.

Key Features:

Written entirely in te reo Maori (not English)

Winner – 2019 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards, Maori Language Award

Insightful chapters on key Maori cultural concepts and language

Authored by two of New Zealand’s leading kaumatua and language scholars

Ideal for learners of te reo Maori, educators, and anyone interested in Maori culture

Authors: Timoti Karetu, Wharehuia Milroy
Format: Hard Cover
ISBN: 9781869408800
Ideal For: Adults, students, educators, and readers passionate about Maori language and culture

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