He Kete Kīwaha: A Practical Guide to Māori Idioms

Idioms (manners of speech and common sayings) are a key part of speaking a language fluently, and te reo Māori is rich in them. Based on extensive research of common Māori idioms, and consultation with some of the leading reo experts in the country, teacher and language advocate Hona Black presents this comprehensive guide.

Each entry is graded for difficulty and supported with clear explanations, along with examples from written sources and examples created by the author. Like his previous books, this is bilingual with Maori on one page and English on the other, and will become an essential reference for speakers and students of te reo.

Author

Hona Black (Tūhoe, Te Whānau a Apanui, Te Whakatōhea, Ngāti Tūwharetoa) is professor of te reo Māori at Te Kawa a Māui at Te Herenga Waka, University of Wellington. He was previously a lecturer in Māori at Massey University in Palmerston North. He is from the Ruātoki Valley, and lives with his whānau in Porirua. His other popular books are Te Reo Kapekape: Māori Wit and Humour, He Iti te Kupu: Māori Metaphors and Similes and Ngā Hapa Reo: Common Māori Language Errors.