Ngā Atua – Māori Gods
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Ngā Atua – Māori Gods – by Robyn Kahukiwa, nā Kiwa Hammond i whakamāori
Aotearoa is home to many marvellous gods. They are special. They are unique. They are awesome.
In the hands of an internationally renowned artist, Robyn Kahukiwa brings to brilliant life the pantheon of Māori deities.
Simple text, in te reo Māori and English, explains the arena of life for which each god is responsible:
Hine Moana is a powerful being, She looks after the sea with Tangaroa.
He mana hoki tō Hine Moana e tiaki ana i te moana i te taha o Tangaroa.
Then there is Mahuika, who has the power of fire; Tāwhiri-mātea who controls the weather, wise Muri-ranga-whenua, warrior god Tūmatauenga and many others.
Ngā Atua contains vibrant artwork and simple explanations to introduce readers of all ages to Māori gods.
Language: This book is written in English and Māori (Bilingual).
Format: This is a paperback.
Published: May 2023.
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Description
About the Author/ Illustrator:
Robyn Kahukiwa (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti Ngāti Konohi, and Te Whānau-a-Ruataupare) 1938-2025 was one of the most highly regarded New Zealand contemporary artists, award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books. Her art has been exhibited worldwide and is held in numerous collections.
Born in Sydney, Australia, she trained as a commercial artist and came to New Zealand at the age of 19, where she came to be known for her work drawing on Māori symbolism and mythological figures as well as for her staunch support of Māori women’s rights. She has written and illustrated 12 books of her own, and illustrated a number of stories for other New Zealand authors
All Children’s books by Robyn Kahukiwa available at Poi Princess:
Taniwha (bilingual)
Other children’s books illustrated by Robyn Kahukiwa:
The standing strong house – Te whare tū māia
The haka of Tanerore – Te haka a Tanerore
The kuia and the spider – Te kuia me te pūngāwerewere
About the translator:
Kiwa Hammond (Ngāti Kahungunu o Te Wairoa, Moriori, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Rupani) is a Toi reo Māori translator and specialist in te reo Māori. He lives in Te Wairoa, Te-Matau-a-Māui, northern Hawke’s Bay.
Other books translated by Kiwa Hammond available at Poi Princess:
The forgotten taniwha – Te taniwha i warewaretia
The haka of Tānerore – Te haka a Tānerore
This land Aotearoa – Ko Aotearoa te whenua nei
Out of the egg – Ka puta mai i te hēki
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