Ngā Waka o Neherā collects all the published information on the subject of Maori voyaging canoes into one volume. It contains details of all the canoes that brought migrants from the Pacific Islands to Aotearoa New Zealand in centuries past, including lists of the waka (canoes), names of crew members on the vessels, waiata (songs) and karakia (prayers) used, and maps. The work is organized by canoe, with an attractive design that makes the information easy to access. Transforming the rich records of oral history into a written document, this is a work of considerable value to students of navigation and Polynesian history, and nautical enthusiasts.

Ngā Waka o Neherā: The First Voyaging Canoes

History

Evans, Jeff

Australia & Oceania

Libro International

Before the 1970s, Maori existed in New Zealand literature as figures created by Pakeha (European) writers. The Maori renaissance of the 1970s changed all that. Fiction writers led by Ihimaera and Grace challenged earlier stereotypes and inherited literary forms, creating a new body of writing that has redefined the Maori in literature. Until now no single comprehensive critical work has followed this evolution. Paola Della Valle’s landmark book sets that to right. From Silence to Voice portrays the early ‘silence’ of Maori in New Zealand literature – characterized in caricature by colonial writers, then in increasingly sympathetic portraits from the likes of Frank Sargeson, Janet Frame and Noel Hilliard – through to the new and challenging works presented by Maori writers themselves. In an academically brilliant yet easily read analysis, Della Valle also stresses important links with the literature and culture of Italy.

From Silence to Voice: The Rise of Maori Literature

Literature & Fiction

Valle, Paola Della

History & Criticism

The Polynesian navigator Kupe is credited with the discovery of the land his expedition named Aotearoa, country of the long white cloud. How did he and the many voyagers that followed find their way without modern navigational techniques through perilous seas in wooden canoes?By examining myth, star charts and contemporary Polynesian seafaring, Jeff Evans traces the methods by which the early explorers made their epic voyages in Part One. The book’s second part travels with Maori canoe expert Matahi Brightwell and navigator Frances Cowan aboard the traditional canoe Hawaiki-nui following age0old navigational techniques – with no modern aids – on its historic voyage from Tahiti down to New Zealand.Richly illustrated with photos, maps and drawings, this is an essential guide to one of the world's great stories of discovery.

Polynesian Navigation and the Discovery of New Zealand

Travel

Warrior Kids is a pioneering program that over the past 17 years has empowered thousands of children across New Zealand, many of them from challenged backgrounds. Focusing on bringing out the warrior within, the program draws upon M&amacr;ori concepts of the warrior and Eastern martial arts in a non-aggressive way designed to instill confidence, respect and self-control, leading children to become masters of their lives. Warrior Kids: Warrior Training for Children features the complete ten sessions of the in-school program in a format that instructors can apply to their own work with young people. It has 224 pages with black & white photos throughout and 8 pages of color photos demonstrating components of the Warrior Kids program.

Warrior Kids: Warrior Training for Children

Tipene, Tim

Parenting & Relationships

From 21 July to 4 August 1944, New Zealand soldiers were at the front line as Allied forces pushed forward across the heartland of Tuscany to wrest Florence from German hands. First published in Italy in 2009, To the Gateways of Florence preserves the core of the Italian book, with the addition of new material and photographs. It balances expert accounts by military historians – on topics from tank warfare in Chianti to the contribution of Maori soldiers – with personal testimonies of New Zealand soldiers and Italian civilians. A rich selection of photographs and memorabilia from archives in New Zealand and Italy illustrates the work.

To the Gateways of Florence: New Zealand forces in Tuscany, 1944

Fusi, Stefano

Military

The Treaty of Waitangi is the founding document of New Zealand, a subject of endless discussion and controversy, and is at the center of many of this nation’s major events, including the annual Waitangi Day celebrations and protests. Yet most people lack the basic information on the details about the Treaty. Ross Calman’s book provides a brief, balanced introduction to the treaty’s contents and signing, and how it has played a key role in the shaping of New Zealand/Aotearoa.This book is a concise overview of New Zealand’s founding document, signed between the British and Maori in 1840 – its contents, controversial signing and translation, and historical importance.

The Treaty of Waitangi

Calman, Ross

World

A M&#257;ori war canoe being paddled a full speed is an awesome sight. Thanks to the renaissance in canoe building, more and more traditional waka taua are on the waterways, and feature in major events like the Queen's Jubilee. Waka Taua gives a concise introduction to all aspects of the war canoe: its history, recent revival, types and variants, phase of building, parts of the waka, crew responsibilities and paddling techniques. With numerous historical and contemporary photographs and drawings, this easy-to-read book is the perfect reference for these amazing craft.

Waka Taua: The Maori War Canoe

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

Sir Peter Blake was a New Zealand hero -- sailor, adventurer, leader and environmentalist. Competing in ocean races, he clocked up as many sea miles as any seafarer in history, with some epic victories. Then he led his small country to win the America's Cup (twice!), and gave his last years to helping the environment. Award-winning author Tessa Duder tells the gripping story of Sir Peter's life for teenage readers, revealing what made him an inspirational leader. The book features boxes backgrounding sailing skills, the America's Cup and other key points, and is richly illustrated with photos from his life (including 8 pages of colour).

The Story of Sir Peter Blake

Biographies & Memoirs

Duder, Tessa

Travelers & Explorers

The book behind the viral internet sensation of "The Scottish Granny" reading this story to her grandchild. A young boy suddenly notices a big problem - his bum has a huge crack! So he sets off to find a new one. Will he choose an armor-plated bum? A rocket bum? A robot bum? Find out in this silly, quirky tale with hilarious illustrations. Children and parents will love this book - no ifs, ands, or butts about it! "I can assure you right now that your kids will love this book. They will giggle, they will laugh, and they will want this book to be read over and over again because it is just plain silly and funny ... the perfect kid-combo." Storywraps

I Need a New Bum!

McMillan, Dawn

First published by Reed in 1999, with an introduction by Michael King, The Musket Wars established Ron Crosby’s reputation as a daring, original chronicler of New Zealand history. This best-selling history provides the first comprehensive account of the wars that ravaged the country in the early 1800s, when iwi with newly acquired muskets unleashed terrible utu (revenge) on foes, helped by other introductions like potatoes that fuelled long-range taua (war parties). Ron Crosby weaves the strands of this conflict into an immensely readable narrative, guiding the reader through its complexities with lists of protagonists, a chronology, indexes and above all, superb maps and illustrations. This volume reproduces the revised 2001 edition.

The Musket Wars: A History of Inter-Iwi Conflict 1806 – 1845

Crosby, R. D.

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