Ka kōrero a Ahorangi Hona Black mō tana pukapuka hou, He Kete Kīwaha, he kohikohinga neke atu i te 180 ngā kīwaha.

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A new book by Professor Hona Black, He Kete Kiwaha, looks at more than 180 Māori idioms. It is the first book on Māori kīwaha in more than 25 years and is the result of extensive research, and consult...

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He Kete Kīwaha - A Practical Guide To Māori Idioms  by Hona Black  He pukapuka tohutoro tino pai tēnei. He tohutoro ki te aha?  Ki ngā kīwaha āhua maha kua uru ki roto i te reo Māori,...

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More than 180 Māori idioms have been brought together in a new book aimed at strengthening the richness, creativity and everyday use of te reo Māori. Respected Māori academic, language […]

Using one, two or three kete symbols, the book grades each idiom for difficulty so readers can access language to suit their level. In addition to clear explanations, each entry has examples from writ...

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