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The Last Maopo: The Life and First World War Sacrifice of Wiremu Maopo by Tania Simpson

$34.99 NZD

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Category: NZ & World War I | Reading Level: Near Fine

The incredible, moving story of Wiremu Maopo, the last of his line in an eminent South Island family, who joined the second Maori Contingent and went off to fight in the First World War. Wiremu writes regularly to his friend Virgie, and the story of Wiremu's life is woven around 40 letters that he penne d during the War. All of Wiremu's siblings died of illness either in childhood or later in life and when he returns from the war ironically he is the only surviving member of the once large family. Wiremu was unaware during and after the war that his girlfriend Phoebe had given birth to a daughter who would carry on his line. The Last Maopo also follows Phoebe's story and reconnects the Maopo line with the author, Wiremu's great-granddaughter. ...Show more

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Heke Tangata: Māori in Markets and Cities by Brian Easton

$29.99 NZD

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Category: Maori History, Society & Culture

Heke Tangata can broadly be translated as `migration of the people', and in this book economist Brian Easton tracks the major relocations Maori have made into the cities and market economy since 1945. The book's first part provides a narrative of the post-war Maori experience while the second part gives the statistical basis, covering areas including criminal justice, demography, education, employment, health, housing, incomes and wealth. The picture that emerges is stark: Maori remain a generation behind Pakeha in economic well-being. Concise, impartial and pulling no punches, Heke Tangata represents a core text for policy discussion and general understanding of Maori economic participation in contemporary Aotearoa/New Zealand. ...Show more

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Wiremu Pere: The Life and Times of a Maori Leader by Joseph Anaru Te Kani Pere

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Category: Maori History, Society & Culture

Wiremu Pere (Wi Pere) lived from 1837 to 1915, leading his tribes of Rongowhakaata and Te Aitanga a Mahaki through some of the most turbulent chapters of New Zealand history. He stood resolute against colonialism and entered parliament to stand up for his East Coast people, yet was astute in his busines s dealings and was compromised in the views of many Pakeha and Maori. This handsome book, illustrated with numerous photographs, whakapapa and maps, sets out the many sides Wi Pere's life and times with a particular focus on his family life, parliamentary career and contributions to the East Coast.About the author:Joseph Te Kani Pere, a great-grandson of Wi Pere, took over the writing of the book from earlier family members. A former teacher, he has a doctorate in English from the University of Waikato. After countless hours of research and writing, he has brought the work to completion with the support of the Wi Pere Trust. ...Show more

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Te Arawa. A History of the Arawa People by Stafford, Don

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Glimpses of Four Continents by Duchess of Buckingham & Chandos

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Paipera Tapu (1887)

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Colonial Experiences; or, Incidents and Reminiscences of Thirty-Four Years in New Zealand by William Pratt

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Maori - A Photographic and Social History by Michael King

$95.00 NZD

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Category: Maori History, Society & Culture | Reading Level: very good

Renowned historian Michael King (1945-2004) presents a comprehensive and searching documentary of Maori culture and society, and Maori-Pakeha contact, conflict and co-operation. From the earliest daguerreotype around 1852 to the strong protest images of the 1990s, King records and analyses changes and u pheaval in the commentary that is always intelligent and objective. This book leaves the reader with not only a better understanding of the past but a challenge for the future. ...Show more

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Satchell William : Greenstone Door by William Satchell

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Duperrey's Visit to New Zealand in 1824 by Andrew Sharp

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A Spring in the Canterbury Settlement by C. Warren Adams

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"Taken In" by "Hopeful"

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