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Maori at Home
An Everyday Guide to Learning the Maori Language
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Maori at Home by Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison is a comprehensive and engaging guide designed to help everyday New Zealanders learn and speak the Māori language in various domestic settings. This invaluable resource is a treasure trove of practical advice and phrases that can be...
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Maori at Home by Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison is a comprehensive and engaging guide designed to help everyday New Zealanders learn and speak the Māori language in various domestic settings. This invaluable resource is a treasure trove of practical advice and phrases that can be seamlessly integrated into daily life, offering a unique way to connect with the Māori culture and heritage.
Imagine being able to ask "Kei hea o pūtu whutuporo?" (Where are your rugby boots?) or "Homai te ranu tomato" (Pass me the tomato sauce) around the home, bringing a new dimension of cultural richness to your everyday conversations. This book offers the essential vocabulary and expressions needed to discuss weather ("Kei te pēhea te huarere i tēnei rā?" - How is the weather today?), homework ("Kei hea tō mahi kāinga?" - Where is your homework?), and even common family disputes ("Kāti te whakaporearea i tō tuāhine!" - Stop annoying your sister!).
Maori at Home is more than just a language guide; it’s a gateway to embracing a bilingual lifestyle, fostering a greater appreciation for the Māori language and its significance in New Zealand's identity. Whether you are practising sport, preparing for school, celebrating a birthday, making a shopping list, or relaxing at the beach, this book arms you with the words and phrases that will make you feel confident in integrating Māori into your daily routine.
This book is an essential starting point for anyone willing to immerse themselves in Māori culture, linguistics, and daily living. It is crafted with the everyday Kiwi in mind, ensuring the language learning journey is both approachable and enjoyable. Scotty Morrison and Stacey Morrison, both seasoned and respected figures in the Māori language arena, guide you through this journey with clarity and enthusiasm, making Maori at Home an indispensable addition to any household.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780143771470
Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 August 2017
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 286g
Pages: 288
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About the Author
Scotty Morrison (Ngati Whakaue) is the presenter of current affairs programmes Te Karere and Marae. He holds a Masters degree (Education), is currently working towards his PhD, and has been an Adjunct Professor and the Director of Maori Student and Community Engagement at Auckland's Unitec Institute of Technology. He is the author of the bestselling The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori and Maori Made Easy. Stacey Morrison (Ngai Tahu, Te Arawa) is a radio and TV broadcaster whose projects have spanned 25 years. She is currently the co-host of the Drive show on The Hits, having previously worked on Mai FM and Flava, and her most recent TV credit is Whanau Living, which includes the whole Morrison family on screen, offering lifestyle ideas and projects, all while speaking te reo Maori. Stacey's love of language learning, and desire to understand her heritage language, started as an AFS student in Japan. In 2016, she was the winner of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori's champion award for te reo Maori. Together, Stacey and Scotty have been foundation members of the community group Maori 4 Grown Ups and are both graduates of Te Panekiretanga o te Reo Maori Centre for Maori Language Excellence. They live in Auckland with their children Hawaiki, Kurawaka and Maiana.
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