Te ao Māori

Te ao Māori

Explore the world of Māori language, culture, history and more.

E tipu e rea mō ngā rā o tō ao
Ko to ringaringa ki ngā rākau a te Pākehā
Hei oranga mō tō tinana
Ko tō ngākau ki ngā tāonga a ō tipuna Māori
Hei tikitiki mō tō māhuna
Ko tō wairua ki tō atua
Nānā nei ngā mea katoa
(Tā Apirana Ngata)

Tēnā koutou katoa. E ngā mana, e ngā waka, e ngā hau e whā e te iwi whānui tēnā koutou. He mihi whānui atu tēnei na Ngā Kete Wananga o Ōtautahi tēnā koutou. Nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei wāhi, he ara ki ngā rauemi me ngā ratonga Māori. Tēnā tātou katoa.

Terry finds learning digital skills is vital for his study. With the help of the library staff, his confidence has grown.

The Paniora whānau talk about how much the reo Māori resources at the library mean to them in raising their boys as Māori speakers.

Te reo Māori - Māori language

Recommended Māori language information and resources.

In the catalogue

Te Ao Māori for tamariki

Māori resources for tamariki. Get crafty, read and learn te reo Māori, and explore.

Rerehua / Taoka Pūoro - Arts and Music

Māori arts and music

Explore traditional and contemporary Māori arts and music.

Books and reading

Staff picks, book reviews, award-winners  - Fiction and non-fiction by Māori authors or about Te Ao Māori.

In the catalogue

Award winners

Pikihuia Award winners

Winners in the biennial Pikihuia awards for Māori writers in English or te reo Māori have been announced.

Te Kura Pounamu Award for Te Reo Māori

Winning and shortlisted titles for New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults award for books in te reo Māori.

Storylines Notable New Zealand Books

Annual list of notable picture books, junior fiction, young adult fiction, non-fiction and te reo Māori titles.

Tāhuhu Kōrero - History

Our Tāhuhu Kōrero - History section has information on Māori local history, Treaty of Waitangi, Māori place names, and historical events like Parihaka.

Whakapapa - Genealogy

Resources and advice on researching Māori family history at library. You can also book a librarian for one-on-one research help.

Whakapapa website resources

Whakapapa - Genealogy websites

Links to online resources and websites about Whakapapa.

Whakapapa guide

A guide to using library resources in researching whakapapa, (Māori family history).

Iwi - Tribal websites

Links to online resources and websites about Iwi (tribes).

Te ao tūturu - The natural world

Explore Māori use of natural resources for food, fibre or health.

Featured resources, Te ao tūturu - the natural world

Harakeke

This page explores the history and tikanga of harakeke (New Zealand flax), and how it is harvested and woven.

Tī Kōuka – The Cabbage Tree

The cabbage tree was a significant food source for early Māori and provided a fibre resource prized for its strength.

Te rongoā Māori

Rongoā is the word for remedies that are created from natural plants and trees. Find resources about te Rongoā Māori.

Traditional Māori kai

The Māori word for food is kai. Find out about traditional Māori food sources and food preservation practices.

At the library

Find out more about the services and resources available at Christchurch City Libraries.

Te ao Māori at the library

Bicultural plans

Matariki - Māori New Year

Learn about the stars of Matariki, the traditions surrounding this time of year, and how you can celebrate.

Matariki resources and information

Matariki: Māori New Year

Join us this month for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events you and your whānau to enjoy.

Matariki for Tamariki

Find out all about the traditions of Māori New Year on our Matariki for Kids page.

Matariki websites

A hand-picked list of websites with information and resources about Matariki, Puaka, and Māori astronomy.

Issue books in te reo Māori

All our libraries have self checkout machines with a te reo Māori option.

New Māori titles

See the latest Māori resources added to the library's collection.

New Māori titles

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