Mana

In Mana, iconic Māori activist, artist and performer Tāme Iti shares his extraordinary life, defined by resistance, resilience and rangatiratanga.

Lyrical, wise, and deeply personal, Mana traces Tāme's journey from a Tūhoe child silenced from speaking his native tongue to becoming a lifelong crusader for self-determination and an outspoken champion of te reo Māori. From marching for land rights in the 1970s to being imprisoned under controversial charges during the Tūhoe raids, Tāme's memoir is a raw and powerful reflection on what it means to live with mana - dignity, integrity, and authority - in a world that often seeks to strip it away.

Tāme recounts his early years growing up in the shadow of colonialism, formative moments of protest, and the cost paid to uphold mana motuhake. He shares stories not just of confrontation, but of connection, healing and the power of art as revolution.

This is more than a political memoir. It is a mediation on identity and the lifelong pursuit of justice, told by one of Aotearoa's most fascinating figures. Woven throughout with te reo Māori, humour and moments of unexpected tenderness, this is the kōrero of a man who has never stopped challenging the status quo - and who never lost sight of the power of protest, performance and collective action.

Utterly compelling and profoundly human, Mana cements Tāme Iti's place not only as a witness to history but as a maker of it.

Tāme Iti (Ngāi Tūhoe) is a New Zealand Māori activist, artist, and agitator, known for his advocacy for Māori rights and te reo Māori revitalisation.

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