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When early explorers and settlers arrived in New Zealand, they found the islands already populated by the Polynesian Maori people. This account details the interaction between the Maori leaders and the British Crown from first contact to New Zealand's eventual autonomy. As settlers outnumbered Maori, the struggle for land resulted in war and confiscations, and Maori loss of land and traditional lifestyle was accompanied by widespread ill health. It would be well into the twentieth century before the Crown would have to address promises made to the Maori in the 1840 Treaty of Waitangi, and the resulting efforts of the Waitangi Tribunal would forever change Maori relations with the Pakeha (New Zealanders of European descent). During recent decades, both groups have come to understand the complexity of the situation in New Zealand. The Pakeha have learned Maori sentiments regarding forests, flora, and language; and the Maori have come to realize that today's Pakeha should not be penalized by attempts at redress. The Maori have gradually acquired a larger role in dealing with their own affairs and addressing social inequalities, and recent electoral changes have resulted in a stronger Maori voice in Parliament. While serious tension remains and some Pakeha argue for "one law for all," steps have been taken toward more harmonious relations. ... Read more

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Chapters: Indigenous Peoples of Polynesia, Māori People, Native Hawaiian, Polynesian Americans, Samoan People, Tongan People, Hawaiian Sovereignty Movement, Akaka Bill, List of Samoans, Native Hawaiians, Greg Urwin, the Bottle Imp, Frank Grouard, Pacific Islander American, Apology Resolution, Tahitians, Maori Australian, Hawaiian Homelands, Hanau Epe, Ceded Lands, Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu, 2008 Occupation of Iolani Palace, Māori in the United Kingdom, Hawaiian Renaissance, Chinese in Tonga, Lawrence Tauasa, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Phil Mcgeoghan, Samoan Australian, Tongans, Akauola, Rapanui, 1978 Hawaii State Constitutional Convention, Jai Taurima, Tulimalefoi Mauga, Euronesian, Walter Vermeulen, Poedua, Tu'u'u Ieti Taulealo, Purea, Mahu. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 179. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Mori, English The Mori (commonly pronounced or ) are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand (Aotearoa). They arrived from East Polynesia in several waves at some time before the year 1300, settled and developed a distinct culture. Their language is very closely related to Cook Islands Mori and Tahitian. Mori society was destabilised from the late 18th century by the weapons and diseases introduced by Europeans, and after 1840 they lost an increasing amount of their land, and went into a cultural and numerical decline. However their population began to increase again from the late 19th century, and a marked Mori cultural revival began in the 1960s and continues. In the Mori language the word mori means "normal", "natural" or "ordinary". In legends and other oral traditions, the word distinguished ordinary mortal human beings from deities and spirits (wairua). Early visitors from Europe to New Zealand generally referred to the inhabitants as "New Zealanders" or as "n...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=23202689 ... Read more

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Chapters: Māori. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 63. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Mori, English The Mori (commonly pronounced or ) are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand (Aotearoa). They probably arrived in southwestern Polynesia in several waves at some time before year 1300, settled and developed a distinct culture. Mori society was destabilised from the late 18th century by the weapons and diseases introduced by Europeans, and after 1840 they lost an increasing amount of their land, and went into a cultural and numerical decline. However their population began to increase again from the late 19th century, and a marked Mori cultural revival began in the 1960s and continues. In the Mori language the word mori means "normal", "natural" or "ordinary". In legends and other oral traditions, the word distinguished ordinary mortal human beings from deities and spirits (wairua). Early visitors from Europe to New Zealand generally referred to the inhabitants as "New Zealanders" or as "natives", but Mori became the term used by Mori to describe themselves in a pan-tribal sense. Mori people often use the term tangata whenua (literally, "people of the land") to describe themselves in a way that emphasises their relationship with a particular area of land a tribe may be the tangata whenua in one area, but not in another. The term can also refer to Mori as a whole in relation to New Zealand (Aotearoa) as a whole. The Maori Purposes Act of 1947 required the use of the term 'Maori' rather than 'Native' in official usage, and the Department of Native Affairs became the Department of Mori Affairs. It is now Te Puni Kkiri, or the Ministry for Mori Development. Prior to 1974 ancestry determined the legal definition of "a Mori person". For example, bloodlines determined whether a ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=23202689 ... Read more

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This is a collection of Professor Ian Brownlie's 1990 Robb Lectures which were delivered at the University of Auckland. At a time when the rights of minorities are of great concern, this work covers important international aspects of the rights of the Maori--the native people of New Zealand--under the Treaty of Waitangi which was signed in 1840 between the Maori chiefs and Queen Victoria and became the foundation of New Zealand as a British colony. ... Read more

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This publication introduces Maori art and culture to a wider audience and explores themes which are at the forefront of Maori studies. As well as examining the archaeology and early history of the Maori people, this text discusses the evidence for religion, ritual and social and political organizations before and after the arrival of the Europeans. The development of distinctive Maori art is examined in detail, with particular attention paid to the techniques and materials used, whilst modern perspectives on Maori traditions and culture are provided by a team of scholars from New Zealand and Britain. This revised and expanded edition includes a chapter on contemporary Maori art. ... Read more

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This is the first study of the aftermath of the New Zealand Wars of the 1860s. It considers the effect of the wars on the Maori people of Waikato, Taranaki, and Hawkes Bay, and draws heavily on Maori sources. Special emphasis is given to Maori leaders Te Whiti and Tawhiao. ... Read more

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This richly illustrated book explores the flowering of figurative painting in the decoration of Maori meeting houses in the latter half of the nineteenth century.Not practiced in traditional Maori culture, figurative painting developed in response to missionary criticism of Maori church decoration. Neich analyzes the theory and practice of this art and describes the figurative painting on more than eighty meeting houses. ... Read more

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Painted Histories: Early Maori Figurative Paintings
The book is the best bible you can find to inform you of the designs and meanings of the Maori culture. This is by far the best book we have in our Maori collection. This would be great for anyone wishing to learn ta moko or for many other forms of Pacific art culture. For many years this book has not been available. This may happen again. Get them while you can.
Ka kite & Good luck on your journey,
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Te Maori came out of exhibition of the same name which took New York by storm during the late 1980s. The historic artefacts in this book demonstrate the power and the beauty of Maori art and include canoe prows, doorways, clubs, tiki, pendants, masks, amulets and boxes. This book has been out of print for four years; it contains 37 taonga Maori of importance, beauty and mana. ... Read more

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Eruera Stirling was an elder of the Whanau-a-Apanui tribe in Auckland. His autobiography, with commentary by award-winning writer Anne Salmond, arises from his determination to pass on his traditional tribal knowledge and to explain to a younger generation the deeper meanings of an ancestral way of life. In an outline of tribal history and of recent events in New Zealand race relations, he discusses such traditional concepts as mana (spiritual power), matauranga (knowledge), and whakapapa (genealogy), and he explains the customs of the rahui (reserve), taua (raiding party), and haka (war dance).There is a vivid description of life in the Bay of Plenty in the era of whaling, maize-cropping, and kumara growing, and an account of his work with Sir Apirana Ngata. ... Read more

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"Taonga Tuku Iho: Illustrated Encyclopedia of Traditional Maori Life" was first published in 1963 as "An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Maori Life". This new edition with its Maori title (which translates to 'treasures from the past that have been handed down to us') has been fully revised and updated by Buddy Mikaere so that it is now a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow guide to pre-European Maori life. Drawing on the classic works of early anthropologists, ethnologists and commentators such as Elsdon Best, Sir Peter Buck and many others, this book is ideal for visitor information, as a home reference and as a basic text for students and researchers. Arranged alphabetically for easy reference, the text summarises all important elements, influences and features of pre-European Maori life, including detailed explanations and references to myths, legends and stories of the gods. The authoritative text, written by A.W. Reed and revised by Buddy Mikaere, is complemented throughout the original book's detailed line drawings. There is also a range of full-colour and black and white photographs. ... Read more

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The arts of the Maori are among the most alluring and sophisticated of the Pacific peoples. They developed their skills through centuries of endeavour and craft experimentation, expressing religious and artistic ideas in wood, stone, bone, shell and other materials. In particular, their carving and weaving are universally admired; Maori themselves proudly preserve their artistic traditions and honour the great historic art works. In this introduction to the subject, Terence Barrow (1923-2001) explains in simple terms the significance of the design motifs used by the Maori in their works of art, and discusses the material used, their construction and everyday uses. Highly illustrated, this book will answer the questions most commonly asked about Maori art and will give the reader a deeper understanding of the symbolic and spiritual significance of a variety of works and art forms. ... Read more