People of the land : images and Māori proverbs of Aotearoa New Zealand /
Hirini Moko Mead and June Te Rina Mead.
- 115 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
"He aha te mea nui o te Ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is most precious and important in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people. A collection of poignant pepeha (Maori proverbs) explained in English with images of Maori that embody the messages. This precious gift book opens doors to a Maori world for everyone who is interested in the wisdom, values and advice of past generations."--Publisher description.
Proverbs are in Māori and English.
Ngā Kupu Ora Book Awards 2010 Te Reo Māori Winner.