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Tūmahi Māori

A pathway to understanding Māori verbs

Hone Waengarangi Morris

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Soft cover

$45.00

Essential grammatical advice for users of te reo Māori

This indispensable book shares the teaching strategies of one of the most experienced teachers of te reo Māori in Aotearoa. Its explanations and structures, set out in both te reo Māori and English, reflect a Māori perspective that will improve understanding and accuracy in the use of te reo Māori.

As Hone Waengarangi Morris guides users through the correct uses of verbs and particles via useful examples and activities, they will become more accurate, more skilful and more confident in their grasp of the best approach to grammar in the te reo Māori space.

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'Beyond grammar, the book gestures towards larger cultural and philosophical questions. By embedding language in the broader context of Māori values and oral traditions, Morris reminds readers that learning te reo Māori is not only about vocabulary and syntax but also about adopting a way of seeing the world.’ — Chris Reed, NZ Booklovers

‘A new book to reflect the Māori way of thinking’ — George Heagney, Manawatū Standard

‘Provides learners with a framework grounded in a Māori worldview’ — Massey News 

  • CATEGORY: Education, Te ao Māori, Textbooks
  • ISBN: 9781991309136
  • PUBLISHER: Massey University Press
  • IMPRINT: Massey University Press
  • PUBLISHED: 10/07/2025
  • PAGE EXTENT: 220
  • FORMAT: Soft cover
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Associate Professor Dr Hone Waengarangi Morris (Ngāi Te Rangitotohu, Ngāti Mārau, Ngāti Maru, Ngāi Te Ao Kāpiti) is a member of the leadership team in the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor Māori at Massey University.