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He taonga ano : more Ngati Porou stories from the East Cape

McConnell, Bob2002
Books, Manuscripts
These stories take the reader on a journey through the loves and lives and loves of the ancestors in the lands of Ngati Porou. Of particular interest are McConnell's explanations of whakapapa, marae, and of the central Ngati Porou ancestor, Paikea.
Imprint:
Auckland Reed 2002
Collation:
119 p. illustrations map
Audience:
Upper primarySecondary
Contents:
He Mihi - Preface - Acknowledgements - Map - Paikea - Pawa - Potikirua - A woman's rage - More troublesome womem - Tuwhakairiora's rival - Paaka and Aotehuinga - Te Aongara's knees - The battle of Waihakea - Birds to the rescue - All over one toki - Rats! - Makahuri's generosity - Pouretua - Pitopito Korero: Mini Stories: A lesson in manners - Pakiakanui - Feuding sisters - Ngapuao - Kaiparapara - Mokonui - Mataiata gets his moko - Unusual land claims - Children's mischief - Matchmaking - Who would be a missionary? - Another close encounter - Houkamau - Excitement at Omaika - A great man - Erawhiti and Ngaruahine - Te Roto o Taikehu - The tragedy of Hinekuku and Te Moananui - Your Marae - Whakapapa
ISBN:
0790008459 (pbk)
Dewey class:
398.2993 HET
Local class:
398.2993
Language:
English
BRN:
53765
LocationCollectionCall numberStatus/Desc
St ClairNonfiction398.2993 HETAvailable
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