Pere, Rangimarie Rose <br/><br/>
Te wheke :  a celebration of infinite wisdom / 
written by Rangimarie Turuki Pere ; illustrated by Nancy Nicholson. 
 - 2nd edition. 
 - 58 pages :  illustrations ;  21 cm 
<br/><br/> "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. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0959799494 9780959799491 
<br/><br/><label>Source: </label>Ao Ako Global Learning N.Z. Ltd, Kopu-Ariki Mission, Box 14, Tuai P.O., Wairoa H.B., N.Z. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Māori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs.<br/>Maori language--Terms and phrases.<br/>Social structure--New Zealand<br/>Social institutions--New Zealand<br/>Māori (New Zealand people)--Ethnic identity<br/>Philosophy, Māori
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>305.899442