Publisher's Synopsis
From a leading Māori scholar and a renowned photographer comes this beautifully illustrated work that serves as a fine overview of leadership and challenges for Māori today. After a general introduction to Māori history, Te Ara focuses on the stories of iwi (tribes) in five regions Hokianga, Peowhairangi (Bay of Islands) Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland), Waiariki (Rotorua-Taupo) and Murihiku (Otago-Southland). This is a trilingual publication - in English, Māori and Musqueam, the rarely published language of the Canadian First Peoples band in the Vancouver region. This is a work of value for general readers, visitors, and students of the contemporary challenges facing indigenous communities. Te Ara grew out of an exhibition and combines succinct text (in English, Māori and Musqueam) with stunning photos that spotlight leadership in Māori culture."
