THE RAUPO PHRASEBOOK OF MODERN MAORI – SCOTTY MORRISON’S GUIDE TO INTEGRATING MAORI INTO EVERY DAY FAMILY LIFE
Watching Breakfast television in New Zealand this weekend a few books were promo-ed on the show. One was Owen Glenn‘s rags-to-riches biographical life story, titled Making a Difference. Blogger and book critic Graeme Beattie‘s review of the book can be read here. Glenn is also the owner of The Warriors rugby league club in New Zealand. His work in India is vital in West Bengali.
Also on Breakfast was Stacey Morrison talking about a new book that is pivotal to New Zealand’s future. Her husband wrote the book. For people who would like to learn the Maori language and teach their children the language, Scotty Morrison‘s brand new book titled The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori: The User-friendly Guide for All New Zealanders is an essential Kiwi book we all must own a copy of.
Together, Stacey and Scotty’s combined contributions to enrich New Zealand culture as broadcasters is a massive legacy they have consistently given to instill a strength of spirit and Maori culture into the fabric of New Zealand’s ever-changing society. I love what they do. I get it. There are no words to explain what they have given over the years. They always give in fun ways, so you never know you’re really conscious you’re learning from them when they are on the air as entertainers and broadcasters. Thank you.
About the book. Fishpond book website writes:
“The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is an up-to-date, versatile and highly relevant resource and guide for utilizing Maori language in everyday life. Whether you’re a novice or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, or a complete beginner, you’ll learn useful phrases for: The home, the marae, the workplace, and social settings etiquette. The book also gives advice about appropriate observations of time in correct address for the days, months, seasons and weather. Key phrases are taught for mathematical discourse in Maori too.
For the person who is on the go, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori offers instructional knowledge for travel and directions, playing sports, having fun, and so much more!
The phrasebook also covers dialects, grammar and pronunciation; answers to key questions you’ll use the most in life; outlines favorite idioms and slang used every day in New Zealand society’s Maori conscious world; shares the wisdom of the ancients through proverbs and speeches; and provides information on the ever-changing history of te reo Maori – an active, evolving, living, satisfying and vibrant culture that’s on the rise.
The useful vocabulary lists are a big hit and are offered for each book section to make reading easy. The tone of the book is written in a user-friendly manner with everyday New Zealanders in mind. With a focus on modern-day language, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the guide that no home should be without.
About the Author: Scotty Morrison (Ngati Whakaue) is the well-known presenter of the Maori current affairs programme Te Karere. He holds a Diploma of Teaching, Bachelor of Education and a Masters degree (Education) from Waikato University.
Scotty is also the Director of Maori Student and Community Engagement at Auckland’s Unitec Institute of Technology Te Whare Wananga o Wairaka, where he promotes te reo Maori through awareness, administration and specialised courses.
Tumeke!
[Note: Must get both books].
Rawdon Christie of TVNZ interviews Stacey on integrating Maori into daily life. I think of how important Sir Apirana Ngata‘s books were to New Zealand society back in the day. This book has the ability to be just as profound to NZ culture and to the world that loves Indigenous Peoples knowledge too. How practical, valuable and useful. Rock on.
[Photo: Chris Skelton - Fairfax Media NZ]
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 22.7.12~
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TV – ROGER HORROCKS & ANTHONY TIMPSON SHOWCASE 2012
Director, producer, a patriarch of young filmmakers in New Zealand and film festival collaborator, Roger Horrocks appears with Anthony Timpson in a TV interview, highlighting the International Film Festival 2012. View it above. Also check out the line up this year of a film festival 100,000 people are supporters of.
Venues of the festival are as follows: Auckland Jul 19 – Aug 05, Christchurch Aug 09 – Aug 26, Dunedin Jul 27 – Aug 19, Hamilton Aug 23 – Sep 09, Hawke’s Bay Sep 13 – Sep 30, Masterton Oct 17 – Oct 31, Nelson Aug 29 – Sep 16, New Plymouth – Dates TBC, Palmerston North Aug 16 – Sep 02, Tauranga Sep 06 – Sep 23, Wellington Jul 27 – Aug 12.
To link via social media to the International Film Festival: Like IFF on Facebook, Follow IFF on Twitter, Watch IFF on Youtube.
The Cultural Icon Interview with Roger Horrocks from The Big Idea – can also be viewed here too.
To this man in NZ, we say “thank you” for all he has done to further film and filmmakers work, their skills, ideas - with his trademark passion of sincerity and his brand of encouragement. There are many teachers, few fathers. In the film world, Roger Horrocks is known as both. Mauri Ora. Rock on!
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 30.6.12~
DAD VISITS
My blue eyed gardening-obsessed father visited me today, unexpecctedly.
One of the things he asked me was “what do you think the world needs?”
I said: ”Well dad, in the last five days, the USA’s been looking at father’s day quotes, a lot, online. Over 200 million people have been looking for information that best defines what a father is, today. So what the world needs to know more of, is what are the attributes of a father? a parent. What do they look like. Simply because, the way many world leaders have been selling future generations into debt, is not like a father or mother of a nation. The traditional model of how we used to view politicians in the world. So perhaps people have a need to know what the attributes of a father are today, more than ever?”
My dad’s look and doctorly tone of grave concern breaks. His face creases broadly into a smile as he looks at his ‘rogue problem child’ of the pack.
“You’re right,” dad said. And with that he was off down the driveway, with renewed vigour on a mission.
Dad wasn’t wearing his Scottish winter woolen tweed cap proudly today in his eco-sized trade-in, second hand, blue car, as he’s prone to do in his silver, hori-haired days. Gotta love grey power, aye?! I thought at dad’s chipper toot goodbye. Frugal, effective, wise - he’s a total unit.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 21.6.12~
FATHER’S DAY – CELEBRATING THE UNIVERSAL SPIRIT OF ADOPTION
Fathers are people who gave life. Taught us what they know, the best they know how. Formed families as well as nations on strong foundations. Created opportunities for children other than their own. Created safe homes. Are magical with an ability to manifest fun.
Instilled in us gratitude in the hope of new opportunities we must create. Helped us to respect the earth. Taught us our relationship with nature and our responsibilities to it.
Acted as our angels, when we were not aware. Never quit believing in the times we quit on ourselves. Loaned us their courage, through their encouragement. Got us through with the sound of laughter.
Taught us “that if you don’t laugh at yourself, you could be missing the joke of the century.”
Spent time with us, investing their intellectual dna into the way we would ‘grow up’ to think more intelligently. Know how to navigate.
Taught us, never to be afraid to love. Taught us what a father’s heart is, with every action of sharing. Are wisdom personified, still learning. Constantly conserve for a “rainy day.”
Never in the world, has there been a need for the spirit of ‘fathers’ to move across the world.
This is the essence of God’s heart and also good people in the shared narrative of human experiences.
“God sets the lonely into families,” is a favorite axiom I am thankful for this dad’s day. “In order for women and children to be stronger, we need strong men to be healthy and strong too.”–(feminist Leonie P), is another one too.
My bioligical dad taught me how to pray. He’s an amazing gardener. Other role models played a part in fathering me too. For the gift that is this life . . . Thanks “Dad.”
[Photo caption: Lisa Larsen—Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images -Kirk Douglas hugs his son Michael in 1949]. Click on link to view more.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 18.6.12~EDUCATION DISPARITIES IN AMERICA’S GROWING POVERTY DIVIDE – THE SPIRIT OF “ACADEMIC ADOPTION” NEEDS TO ARISE
Sabrina Tavernese has written an indepth article on educationalists’ research addressing the poverty divide and how this affects education of America’s youth.
To read her article in full, clickit here.
Highlights follow: “Education in the USA once used to be the great equalizer, helping achieve the notion of The American Dream. Today this dream is divided as the achievement gap between rich and poor children is widening.
The income divide has received far less attention from policy makers and government officials than gaps in student accomplishment by race.
Sean F. Reardon, a Stanford University sociologist is the author of a study that found that the gap in standardized test scores between affluent and low-income students had grown by about 40 percent since the 1960s, and is now double the testing gap between blacks and whites. (more…)
LIFE’S SUNRISE FLOWS IN THE VEINS: TE RANGIHIROA – SIR PETER BUCK
–Ode to Te Rangi Hīroa, Sir Peter Buck, Kiwi hero.
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Photos: Margaret Wilson and Sir Peter Buck. Sources: & National Libary & Puke Ariki & Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand, reference number: 1/2-078259-F, circa 1930.
~Posted by Horiwoodblog, Aotearoa New Zealand, Polynesia Asia-Pacific. 1.9.12~
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