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Aotearoa Whispers is a graphic novel written, pencilled and created by Gonzalo Navarro. Published by Switch! productions. Aotearoa Whispers 1: The awakening is the inaugural title of the saga. The storyline combines traditional historical facts, mythology and modern concepts. A 13-year-old boy named Kahi wanders the streets of Christchurch city, feeling a bit lost in a place he should belong. That ordinary day suddenly changes when he finds a 10 cent coin. The profile of the British Queen and the Maori icon on the reverse mak... read more

Poster with words of song in Maori.

Celebrate the wonder of Aotearoa with this set of quiz cards in te reo! A challenging educational game with 100 photos and 400 quiz questions to help you discover more about the language and country we call home. 1 or more players. Ages 8+.

The 'Educard' provides diagrams that are easily understood as to how whakapapa works. The cd gives a good overview of what whakapapa is and reasons for its use, in particular the inter-relationship between people and 'other life sources'.

An adventurous young man called Mitai lives with his seven handsome brothers in the village of Maketu. He watches as his brothers are bewitched by seven beautiful women, and under their spell, the brothers no longer eat, look after themselves, work in their gardens or hunt. Realising the women are 'patupaiarehe' - fairy women - he knows they must be cast far away. They are given to Urutengangana, the god of the stars, and he places them in the heavens farthest from the earth. Yet once a year, at winter solstice, he allows their be... read more

Taku Mei Ao – My World, features simple songs in Maori that reflect the child’s world. Celebrate our natural environment, animals, dancing and moving, and everyday activities such as cleaning up. The songs are all in Maori - a great way for beginners to gain confidence in the language. Total duration 45:40. CD Track Titles Mea He Toroa Waihanga Hanga Tanga Nga Kaiora Haroto Te Ngahere Whakaute Whakatopa Nga Kararehe Pamu Aku Mokai Te Rawhi Whakaaturanga Kori Tinana Kei Raro i te Papa Hiteki e Pui Hara... read more

Fresh, original songs and well-known waiata to delight tamariki. Nga Pihi 2 focuess on simplicity, repetition, variety, and spiritual values. Instrumental versions of each song enable other activities such as karaoke-style group singing and movement. 18 Tracks spilt into 2 sections (Section 1 - Singing, Section 2 - Instrumental of section 1 tracks), Total duration: 41:35. Tracks: Kia Ora E Hoa Korero! Te Aniwaniwa Aku Kuia Te Aroha Karawhuia Nga Poi Pakipaki Nga Manu Rima Aio Ki Te Aorangi

The te reo Maori edition of The Maketu Whitebait Three whitebait friends struggle to survive. At the egg-stage, predator mice think they are chocolate. Whilst they are swimming up the Kaituna river, Freddy disappears inside a slippery slimy eel. Without hesitation, his friend Whitey swims into the eel to save him. Based very carefully on their lifecycle, this story can be enjoyed for itself or as part of a science programme. The book has been translated into Te Reo Māori by Wiremu Sarich.

Maori language edition of the second book in the Maketu series which focuses on the threatened wildlife of Aotearoa. Mr Tuna is an arrogant slithery eel who presides over the Kaituna River near the Maketu Pie Shop. Whitebait is his favourite kai. He meets up with his old whitebait friends, Whitey, Freddy and Tere, and while he's thinking about succulent morsels inside his puku, they cleverly lure him into a whitebait net. Based carefully on the eel's lifecycle, the story can be enjoyed by itself or used as part of a science program... read more

Fresh, original songs and well-known waiata to delight tamariki. Nga Pihi 1 focuess on simplicity, repetition, variety, and spiritual values. Instrumental versions of each song enable other activities such as karaoke-style group singing and movement. 18 Tracks spilt into 2 sections (Section 1 - Singing, Section 2 - Instrumental of section 1 tracks), Total duration: 41:41. Tracks: Toru-Wha! E Kaukau Ika Iti Awhi Ki Te Whenua Toku Whanau Ra Whanau Koa E Hara I Te Mea Takatakahia O Wae Wae Etu Kahikatea E Moe Pepe

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Maori text, reading age 6-9 years. When a family moves onto a farm they discover that there is a battlefield on the property. At first, the children play in the overgrown rifle pits and trenches, but gradually they begin to wonder what really happened there. This is a story about a girl who discovers that she may have ancestors who fought on both sides during the colonial land wars. What were those wars really like - and what does it mean to be of such mixed ancestry? The book finishes with a page of information about the New Zealand Land Wars.

This series of photographic, bilingual first word vocabulary books is designed for early childhood and junior level at primary school. The series allows young children to participate in both official languages of New Zealand through access to visually exciting and superbly produced resources, as well as encouraging them to learn more about Maori language and culture. An enunciation page in each bilingual edition gives guidelines to educators and parents.

Nga Pihi 3 is a fresh collection of simple, easy-to-learn songs in Maori. Aunty Tawai Te Rangi's input takes the Nga Pihi series to a new level. These songs communicate the Maori way of life, both traditional and contemporary. Instrumental versions of some songs enable other activities such as karaoke-style group singing and movement. Total druation: 53.59. Tracks: Inoi mo nga Kaiako Kia Ora Ra Waiata Mihimihi Kai Kei Taku Kete Manaakitia Nga Waka E Whitu Ka Timu te Tai Me Piki ki te Kopere Harakeke E E Toru Nga Mea Tutira Mai... read more

Kiwi kids will love this home-grown version of The Three Little Pigs, where the wolf is substituted for a giant weasel and the houses are made fromferns, paua shells and hangi stones!

A reassuring tale about things that go bump in the night! It's night time and Phoebe needs to go to the toilet. As she ventures down the hall she thinks she is being followed by monsters. But is she?

The Classic childrens tale " The House that Jack Built" entirely in Te reo Maori with a unique interpretation relevant to New Zealand's history.

Melu decides to follow his dream, instead of the herd ...The mules had been clip-clopping around the sun-baked hills for generations. They always clip-clopped in the same direction: west towards the setting sun. And they never ventured down to the glittering green sea. But Melu was different. He was always out of step. When the herd clipped, Melu clopped. When the others clopped, Melu clipped. And one day, he decided he wanted to go down to the glittering green sea ...

Nga Ahua - Shapes.  What is this shape?" Build a simple conversation as we learn to name a collection of basic shapes in Te Reo Maori.The Mahi Teina Tuatahi (Younger Learning First Series) is a series of different Te Reo learning systems that help children get started with learning the basics of Te Reo. Every pack includes a bound workbook, magnetic matching learning system and puzzle.

Hua Whenua - Vegetable.  Enjoy a visual feast of the freshest vegetables as we learn to name them in Te Reo Maori. The Mahi Teina Tuatahi (Younger Learning First Series) is a series of different Te Reo learning systems that help children get started with learning the basics of Te Reo. Every pack includes a bound workbook, magnetic matching learning system and puzzle.