Te wheke : a celebration of infinite wisdom / written by Rangimarie Turuki Pere ; illustrated by Nancy Nicholson.
Material type: TextLanguage: English, Māori Publisher: [Wairoa, N.Z.] : Ao Ako Global Learning New Zealand with the assistance of Awareness Book Company, 1997Edition: 2nd editionDescription: 58 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0959799494
- 9780959799491
- 305.899442 21
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"Te wheke, the octopus celebrates infinite wisdom in terms of the ancient teachings of Hawaiki"--page 3.
"Ancient teachings of Hawaiki in traditional Maori terms"--page 58.
In English with occasional Maori text.
First edition published Gisborne, Ao Ako Global Learning New Zealand, 1991.
He mihi - Salutations from the author -- He mihi - Salutations from the illustrator -- Te Wheke - the octopus as a symbol -- Tohu Tamariki - Children's gifts -- Te Aorangi - The universe -- Aroha - Unconditional love that is derived from the presence and the breath of the godhead -- Te Reo - Language modes, communication -- Mauri - Life principle, thymos, psyche -- Mana - Divine right, influence, prestige -- Wairua - Spiritual dimension -- Kainga - Place of abode and operations -- Wharekura - A building or area in which the learned impart knowledge -- Whenua - Placenta, land , country, ground -- Taha Tinana - Physical dimension -- Whanaungatanga - Kinship ties, extended family across the universe -- Ha, Taonga Tuku Iho - Breath, treasures that have come down -- Ranga Whatumanawa - Relating to the emotions and senses -- Hinengaro - The female who is known and alos hidden, the mind -- Nga Tikanga - Applying what is right for a given context -- Tangata Mauri - Talisman of human well-being, politics -- Hakari - Gift, including food or enrichment -- Tapu - Religious or secular restricion -- Ohaoha - Economics, including domestic affairs -- Hui - Congregation -- Marae - Complex, courtyard and buildings adjacent -- Kai - Food, consume, fill -- Turangawaewae - A place to stand as of right -- Mahi-a-rongo - Peaceful pursuits, e.g. arts and crafts -- Tangihanga - Funeral rites, ceremonial mourning -- Noa - Ordinary, neutral, free from restriction.
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