Pronounce and understand maori place names with the new fourth edition. European names replaced maori names on maps, but many maori names survived. This index is from an unpublished manuscript compiled about 1925 by the missionary rev. Jul 28, 2010 a dictionary of maori place names, 1st edition left and 2nd edition right this book is the successor to maori place names and their meanings, first published in 1950. Tane m maori, polynesian mythology means man in maori. Maori place names highlighted in interactive map of new. The reed dictionary of maori place names tramping and. A dictionary of maori place names paperback january 1, 1996 by a. In maori and other polynesian mythology tane was the god of forests and light. Find a place name land information new zealand linz. These policy and reference documents are a guide to the new zealand geographic boards naming rules and processes. Ong after the last pureblooded maori shall have joined his ancestors in the underworld of hinenuitepo, the names which his progenitors bestowed upon the mountains and lakes, valleys, groves and streams will remain on the map of new zealand, and a new race which knows not.
Riley murdoch a journey from the north of new zealand to stewart island in the south containing stories and explanations about maori place names. Aotearoa geography concertina book for place names the te. They can be unique to the family, the name has a beautiful meaning, or for cultural reasons. Maori place names of the thermal regions and their. A dictionary of maori place names, 1st edition left and 2nd edition right this book is the successor to maori place names and their meanings, first published in 1950. However, as a kiwi of mixed maori and pakeha descent, whose first known maori ancestor is reputed to have ridden here on the back of a whale and who first european ancestor came here in 1829, i found myself becoming progressively more outraged as i read alans reinvention of my countrys history and geography. European place names 147mapste ikaamaui north island inside front coverte waipounamu south island inside back cover. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pronounce and understand maori place names with the new fourth edition of reed. Reeds classic guide to meanings and origins of names across new zealand. This resource has been created by rangitane o wairarapa incorporated to help early childhood education and primary school teachers to deliver basic te reo maori across curricula.
But as you travel around, you begin to notice a pattern to the place names. The new maori place names honours the books whakapapa too reproducing reeds introduction, and bringing back the original illustrations by renowned artist and designer james berry. Centuries of isolation from their polynesian roots led to a change in culture, language and mythology, which soon became unique. Contains hints on pronunciation of the 15 letter maori alphabet, common maori words and numerous unspecified bw woodcut illustrations in addition to the place names. Some names were family names or christian names, such as helensville. This hill in hawkes bay is credited by the guinness book of world records with having the longest place name in the world. The right thing to do is to give proper recognition to maori and english place names. A travellers guide to maori place names home facebook. Introduction to pronouncing maori place names correctly and their meanings. Maori by alan dean foster meet your next favorite book. Maori place names highlighted in interactive map of new zealand. Their meanings and origins by a w reed peter dowling revised buy.
In the map, the north island is significantly red, save for clusters of blue in and around the. Maori place names with ani davey tickets, sat 21032020 at 11. Showing results 120 of 33 for names, maori, new zealand and pacific book. The waimate north church registers, 1815 1970 hold many names of maori people who were christened, married and buried by church of england clergy. The whale rider by witi ihimaera, the bone people by keri hulme, once were warriors by alan duff, potiki by patricia grace, and t. In this connection it may be noted that the maoris themselves often contracted their place names.
Recently, tribes have negotiated with the government to have names for special places restored. Pronounce and understand maori place names with the new fourth edition of reeds classic guide to meanings and origins of names across new zealand. Includes separate lists giving maori translations of seasons, months, days of the week, points of the compass, parts of the body, new zealand and overseas place names, and personal names. Aotearoa the common maori name for new zealand since the early 20th century. Some place names are really fascinating and your learners may gain more understanding of both te reo and our beautiful whenua. Apr 18, 2008 the ability of maori to understand, record and forecast weather and climate has been an important factor in successfully responding to past weather and climatic change in new zealand.
Maori names for institutions, country names, place names and other proper names are also provided. It is unknown whether maori had a name for the whole of new zealand before the arrival of europeans, but postcolonisation the name aotearoa. He was the son of the sky god rangi and the earth goddess papa, who were locked in an embrace and finally separated by their son. The longest place name in the world porangahau, new. Find maori place names, dual names and alternative names. Read about the use of maori place names today, tips for researchers and how to find out more about the origins of maori place names. List of new zealand place name etymologies wikipedia.
From ahaura to whitianga, this handily sized book is the definitive guide to the most common and notable maori names on our land. Maori place names with ani davey tickets, sat 21032020 at. Pronounce and understand maori place names with the new fourth edition of a. The kapiti coast maori history and place names by carkeek w c. Reed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Contains a maori proverbs section, complete with translations and interpretations, and a map of tribal areas. Once finished, they can use what they have learned to write in their concertina book. From ahaura to whitianga, this handily sized book is the definitive. According to tradition, the early maori voyagers, kupe, ngahue, and toi, named many of new zealands coastal features. Maori place names reeds lilliput dictionary by anon first. A number of maori words have been adopted into everyday new zealand conversation, even while speaking english, and many place names are of maori origin. A dictionary of maori place names page 1 of 48 items. In its original form it was 987 pages long, a vast index of maori names referred to in books and journals, including the names of boundaries, maori individuals, canoes, trees, landmarks and geographical locations. Through interacting with local environments over the centuries maori have developed a wealth of environmental knowledge, with the lessons learnt having been incorporated into traditional and modern practices of. A dictionary of maori place names unknown binding january 1, 1963 by a. Pdf the raupo book of maori proverbs download full pdf. Maori place names of auckland collected by george graham are presented together with their neanings. Good gilt titles dulled,spine of book block a little concave.
Buy maori place names and their meanings by james illustrator berry isbn. People consider maori dog names for several reasons. He created the tui bird and, by some accounts, man. The maori are the indigenous people from new zealand, who originated from polynesian settlers. How new zealanders are working to keep the maori language alive. Reed, author of maori place names, played upon his surname when designing the logo for his publishing company, a. Read at the may meeting of the new zealand literary and historical association. The map was created by researchers at te punaha matatini, a centre of research hosted by the university of. Jennifer curnow, nga pou arahi 1995 this book contains details of all the maori manuscripts held in the museum library and a number deal with whakapapa. There is also no shortage of options because names, words, and place names can end up being beautiful names for dogs. Both groups used names to commemorate notable people, events, places from their homeland, and their ships, or to describe the surrounding area. There are also explanations of key concepts central to maori culture.
Maori place names explained whats in a name unity books. Basic te reo maori resource rangitane o wairarapa education. Maori place names 1966 encyclopaedia of new zealand te ara. Some maori names were replaced but then returned patea was called carlyle for a while.
Being able to correctly pronounce maori words is a valued skill since incorrectly pronounced maori is as grating as fingernails scratching on a blackboard and will immediately identify you. Most new zealand place names have maori or british origins. See more ideas about maori, story time and maori songs. These place names were collected by george graham a prominent member of the anthropology and maori studies section auckland institute and museum and of the akarana maori association. Pronounce and understand maori place names with the new fourth edition of.