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Originally native to the New Zealand Maori, Swinging Poi have recently become popular with jugglers and performers. The two weighted fabric balls have long coloured ribbons and are swung through complex sequences to dramatic effect. The set of Poi come in a drawstring bag with instruction sheet. 130cm including tail.

Set of two poi on woven black, red, and white cord.

10 strips of 1 metre long x 5.5cms wide.

10 strips of 1 metre long x 5.5cms wide.

Simple, easy step-by-step instructional DVD. Learn how to make modern Maori poi, then follow the lessons on how to use the long poi, and put them all together with a Maori poi song.

P.M.E. Williams spent a lifetime recording the use of plant material for medicinal purposes by Maori. He makes no recommendations but indicates which plants were used for various problems, colourfully interspersing his notes with anecdotal evidence. He had a long association with the Ngapuhi people and it has been from them that he learnt about Maori medicines and their importance.

10 strips of 1 metre long x 5.5cms wide.

The first paperback edition of this classic A.W. Reed title remains true to the original vision - to create a highly accessible reference to the traditional life and customs of Maori. Taonga Tuku Iho translates to "treasures from the past that have been handed down to us". This superb resource of information about early Maori is now available to a wider audience. Originally published in 1963 (and reprinted every two to three years until the early 1980s), with a second edition published in 2002, the book has been edited and updated ... read more

Wooden puzzle, handmade in New Zealand.

Wooden puzzle, handmade in New Zealand.

Wooden puzzle. Handmade in New Zealand

Follow as we create and learn about a modern day Maori Wharenui (meeting house). Use the stencils to create your own pictures.

Te Ao Maori is a tour of the Maori world in images and text (Maori and English), plus a matching DVD with actors performing the haka, poi, hongi and a tour of a marae. It is hugely informative and at the same time very accessible. A fantastic resource for tourists and for New Zealanders who want to know more about the culture, history and language of the Maori.

Do women have the right to speak on a marae? How should one respond to the wero? Who speaks first and last during whai korero? When do the manuhiri present their koha to the tangata whenua? These and many other questions are answered in this invaluable introduction Maori protocol. Hiwi and Pat Tauroa outline the sequence of events beginning when visitors arrive at the gates of a marae and ending with their departure. Includes information on appropriate behaviour and spiritual background, plus a selection of waiata, karakia and m... read more

'Nau mai haere mai ki te marae - Welcome to our marae, welcome to our culture'. Visiting a marae is an experience that will never be forgotten. However, the protocol and the physical aspects of a marae can sometimes be overwhelming or a little confusing. This book explains the many functions of the people, the land, the processes, and the parts of the marae buildings, in an easy-to-understand manner.

This small book explores the full meaning of whakapapa, its relationship to a Maori world view, and assists the reader to begin their own search into their genealogical history.

Tangihanga - Maori Burial Rituals introduces and walks the reader through practices and processes of hui related to death and burial including how and why traditional values have been transferred to today's practices. It also covers tikanga and kawa as it relates to unveiling the headstone.

P.M.E. Williams spent a lifetime recording the use of plant material for medicinal purposes by Maori.
He makes no recommendations but indicates which plants were used for various problems, colourfully interspersing his notes with anecdotal evidence. He had a long association with the Ngapuhi people and it has been from them that he learnt about Maori medicines and their importance.

This book focuses on what it is like to be a young Maori person in a New Zealand secondary school classroom today. It presents and discusses narratives drawn from the voices of Maori secondary students, their whanau, principals and teachers.Whether you are a student, a parent, a principal or a teacher, this book will help you to examine your own explanations for the educational achievement of Maori students, and begin to develop effective responses to the challenges it raises. The book proposes strategies for teachers to increase t... read more

Tahuhu Korero is a bilingual collection of pepeha and whakatauki - Maori proverbs and sayings - from the Taitokerau region, which stretches from Auckland to Cape Reinga. Pepeha and the longer whakatauki are passed down the generations to capture key moments in history, important places and celebrated ancestors. They are also powerful metaphors for human behaviour. Tahuhu Korero presents nearly 200 proverbs from the North in Maori, with translations into English, and explains the origin and meaning of each saying. By elucidating peo... read more