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In this book Glenn Colquhoun and Rautini O'Brien tell the story of a young Pakeha boy learning Te Reo Maori. The journey takes him from the small girl who lives next door, through the landscape surrounding his town, and brings him back home to a street that will never quite seem ...the same again.
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Come join Tomasi and his friends as they take a magical ride to learn more about Fale Samoa, and why they are so important in Samoan culture.
Fale Samoa is part of Mila's My Aganu'u Series - a set of Pasifika children's picture books that help to develop Samoan cultural knowle...dge and understanding. Mila's My Aganu'u Series is also the first series of Pasifika children's books to be written, edited, illustrated, designed and published by an all Pasifika team.
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The Waihiko purakau provides a narrative that shows a Maori connection to the digital, technological realms and highlights the power we have to harness unlimited potential.
Waihiko is our interpretation of the atua (god) of electricity. An element that has always been there bu...t only in recent times has humankind had the capacity and capability to interact with her.
The daughter of Tamanuitera (The Sun) and Rua Korekore (the potential), Waihiko loved to race across the solar system with her mama and papa. Purakau provide a framework for how we might engage with the different elements in our taiao and also how they behave.
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War is raging.
Pixies are on the attack.
His father is dead.
And he's only 17.
Thrust into a world he's been dreading his whole life, Prince Phoenix must take the throne. But who can he trust?
His only friend stands by him, but if she's found, she will be executed.
...The fate of his friend and kingdom are in his hands. Can Phoenix save them from destruction, or will he be their downfall?
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Join Eugene and his family in this children's early chapter book series as they move to a wild and windy bird sanctuary in New Zealand. Eugene arrives on the island on his birthday but nothing is working out as planned. Can he find a way to make this birthday special and enjoy hi...s new home?
Written by Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod and illustrated by Anna McKessar, suits 5-8 year old independent readers or to read aloud to younger children.
"Eugene is a relatable character that I know my students will love getting to know more. We can't wait to read about his future adventures." - Jessie Eyre, teacher
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Eugene's cousins are coming for Christmas! But will they like his new home? And how will they react when it turns out they aren't the only special visitors who will arrive on the island for Christmas day? Join Eugene and his family in this children's early chapter book series set... on a wild and windy bird sanctuary in New Zealand.
Written by Elizabeth Kirkby-McLeod and illustrated by Anna McKessar, suits 5-8 year old independent readers or to read aloud to younger children.
"I loved this book about Eugene and his family. A nice message about the importance of family in a uniquely New Zealand setting. I look forward to reading about Eugene's future adventures!" - Fiona Pollock, teacher
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A Resource Kit for the Establishment and Management of Mara Kai Aligned to Marae and Communities.
This booklet includes a description of common Mara Kai crops, information on establishing contemporary Mara, Seasons in the Maori Calendar. and Maramataka Maori.
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Travel like a pro in a country where bribing cops is normal!
Everyone knows someone who's ridden the length of Vietnam. What if you could do the same?
For us Kiwis and Australians, it's difficult finding decent material about motorcycling in Vietnam. With so much conflicting... information online and uncertainty around costs, it's no wonder people keep putting off this 1600 km road trip.
Nicholas Brookland has been there and done it. In the flesh. And whether your goal is riding from Saigon to Hanoi or just between beach towns, this guide is your bulletproof vest.
It reveals...
- How to plan your own motorcycle odyssey before leaving home.
- Where and how to buy/rent a bike.
- What types of licences and insurance you'll need.
- How to finish your trip alive without being run over by a pig truck.
- How to avoid getting shaken down by dodgy cops.
- Itemized expense reports, showing this journey is possible for as little as $90 NZD per day and even as low as $50.
- A day-by-day riding itinerary.
Let's face it. None of us are getting any younger. Your own Vietnam motorcycle odyssey awaits. And with all the information you need in one lightweight book, what's stopping you?
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Pete dreams of being an All Black but life isn't easy - other boys in the rugby team are bigger and stronger, the new principal is trying to take Maori culture away from school, and his annoying daughter wants to be Pete's friend. Stuff that. She's a straight up weirdo! The schoo...l bully wants to smash his face in every chance he gets, and on top of that, his best mate isn't being himself lately. What's going on with him?
A book where young characters begin to question their world in Aotearoa. Was land stolen off Maori years ago? If so, what does that mean now? Why was there a war between Maori and Europeans on the banks of the Waikato river? How different are New Zealand Maori from New Zealand Europeans today, and how different did their cultures used to be?
When it seems like everything is against Pete, he has to stand up and fight for what he believes in, and he learns that help can come from the most surprising places.
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Teuila is the only girl competing in her first ever Siva Afi competition. Mika is the current Siva afi champion, who is not afraid of anyone. In this story of courage, Teuila and Mika learn about the importance of their feagaiga as brother and sister, while discovering their true... inner toa warrior spirits.
Siva Afi Teine Toa is part of Mila's My Aganu'u Series - a set of Pasifika children's picture books that help to develop Samoan cultural knowledge and understanding. Mila's My Aganu'u Series is also the first series of Pasifika children's books to be written, edited, illustrated, designed and published by an all Pasifika team.
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