Professor Hona Black is an advocate for speaking te reo Māori i te mura o te ahi, in the heat of the moment, rather than carefully thinking through every word.

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

From Narnia to Wimpy Kid to Rebel Ideas: it all counts.

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...

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,...

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...

Our children's book walk at Wellington Botanic Garden brings a new story about Nanny Mihi to the trail for spring!

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...

“The wealth in language, culture, stories, protocol, songs, myths and legends must be exposed to our young people outside of Samoa. ” Author - Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata From the fale to the book...

Major international recognition announced for Māori children’s authors and illustrators

Dad needs a NEW BUM! is already out in the UK with a North American edition to follow, and the New Zealand and Australian releases published by Oratia Books are sure to create a stink.

The two Kiwi tales have been recognised by an international literature initiative.

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“There are many Pākehā out there, including my mum and partner, who have learned or are learning te reo Māori, who are not just the metaphorical womb but are quite literally the whare tangata of our l...