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Taniwha have shaped the land and navigated the waterways of Te Waipounamu for generations. They are shapeshifters, oceanic guides, leaders, ancestors, adversaries, guardians, and tricksters who have left their marks on the land around us.

Let the twelve Kai Tahu artists and writers in this book for rangatahi guide you on a journey around the motu as we follow the tales of taniwha, both ancient and new. Weaving together te reo Maori and English, the contributors explore how we can learn from taniwha—and what they can teach us about ourselves and our ever-changing world.

Why Readers Will Love This Book:
• A compelling introduction to taniwha for tamariki and rangatahi aged 8–15
• Stories set in Te Waipounamu, created by Kai Tahu artists and writers
• Bilingual texts in te reo Maori and English, with emphasis on te reo o Kai Tahu
• Perfect for use by kaiako and akonga in English Medium and Maori Medium education contexts

Product Details:
• Contributors: Justice-Manawanui Arahanga-Pryor, Leisa Aumua, Conor Clarke, Lucy Denham, A. J. Manaaki Hope, Meriana Johnsen, Moewai Rauputi Marsh, Waiariki Parata-Taiapa, Andrea Read, Jayda Janet Siyakurima, Ruby Solly, Paris Tainui
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9781877375873
• Ideal for tamariki, rangatahi, educators, and readers interested in Maori stories and culture

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