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Abbe's Huriawa resource

Huriawa

Books, stories, articles

Below is a selection of books we have come across that could be used to support learning around our cultural narrative. Please share any that you have come across or know about that connect to this kaupapa.

The Fish of Māui - a migration story.

This beautiful pukapuka was donated to Whānau Harakeke by Matua Mike, feel free to come and borrow from our classroom.

Another migration story - Tupaia accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to NZ. Feel free to borrow this book from Whānau Harakeke.

Toi Whenua is a beautiful book lent to Ruma Pākaohe by Whaea Lynda. It shares some of the migartion stories of Ngāti Rārua and Te Atiawa, two of our local iwi. It can be found on the book shelf in Ruma Pākohe.

This article explains what a pepeha is and why it is important in Māori culture.

This text follows on from the article “Pepeha” in the same journal. The author, Pareraukawa Moore, describes her own pepeha and what each element means to her.

Home: Stories from New New Zealanders

School Journal Story Library

Tells the stories of four Avondale Intermediate students who moved to New Zealand from overseas. Interviewed by their teacher, Kate Paris, the students share memories of what life was like in the countries where they were born (South Africa, Sāmoa, Pakistan, and Kenya), and they discuss what it’s been like adjusting to life in New Zealand. The article explores the issues in a simple and accessible way, incorporating clear narration with students’ quotes and striking photography.

Hūria Mātenga

The story of Hūria Mātenga (Ngāti Tama, Te Atiawa and Ngāti Toa, who saved the lives of the captain and crew of the Delaware at Whakapuaka.

This story tells the story of the families of Wakatū and the Tenths lands in Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay. It traces their journey from the North Island to the South Island through to today. Retold through the eyes of a ten year old boy called Manaia, this book is about identity and the role of kaitiaki over time. It is about the events that have shaped the history, land and people of Te Tau Ihu. Can be found on the bookshelf in Ruma Pākohe.