A unique explanation of the Māori world for Pākehā, and for Māori people wishing to learn more about tikanga. With simple lucidity and great expertise, Keri Opai shares the spirit and meaning of what it is to be Māori in the 21st century, dispelling myths and misconceptions and providing a solid introduction to the Māori way of life.
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A unique explanation of the Māori world for Pākehā, and for Māori people wishing to learn more about tikanga. With simple lucidity and great expertise, Keri Opai shares the spirit and meaning of what it is to be Māori in the 21st century, dispelling myths and misconceptions and providing a solid introduction to the Māori way of life.
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An introduction to te ao Maori The guide to understanding the Maori world from a 21st century point of view. The book we've all been needing for decades a unique explanation of the world of Maoridom for Pakeha, and all others disconnected from the Maori world. . Told with simple lucidity and great expertise, Keri Opai shares the spirit and meaning of what it is to be Maori in the 21st century, dispelling myths and misconceptions and providing a view of our tangata whenua that people from other cultures can understand and take pride in. About the Author: Keri Opai is a linguist, educator and the author of Te Reo Hapai, the seminal work in creating a Maori language glossary for mental health, disability and addiction. He was the first person to qualify as an official Te Reo translator, and advises widely on cultural issues
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“"Of all the aspects to enjoy about the book, it is the depth of knowledge, the research, and the ease with which these complex elements are explained that make this such a stand out publication." -- NZ Booklovers”
"Of all the aspects to enjoy about the book, it is the depth of knowledge, the research, and the ease with which these complex elements are explained that make this such a stand out publication." --NZ Booklovers
About the Author
Keri Opai is a linguist, educator and the author of Te Reo H?pai, the seminal work on creating a M?ori language glossary for mental health, disability and addiction. At the time of qualifying, Keri was the youngest person to become an official te reo translator. He advises widely on cultural issues.
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I only wish I knew how to speak te reo maori, I only know the basic and this book has helped me alot.
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