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Mighty!
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I’m proud of myself because I don’t give up (Loleni).

I’m proud of Mum because she helps me with my homework (Alisha).

I’m proud of my school for teaching us cool stuff (Georgia).

What makes you proud?

Room 22 at Māngere Central School teamed up with David Riley of the Oceania Literacy Trust to make this book inspired by that question.

We hope their thoughts make you feel proud too!

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Never Fallen
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“wildflowers growing where nobody planted them
and the smell of citrus lemon from my tree
and my stomach grumbling for Vietnamese mooncakes …”
Linh Pham

Never Fallen is a celebration of West Auckland. It’s told by children from Colwill School who have written with love about the streets they grew up in and live on.

It’s a book about the people, landmarks, and memories that make living here something to be proud of.

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Ngā Roimata Tioata
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Tuhia ai i te reo Māori me te reo Ingarihi, he pukapuka i whakaawetia e ngā whetū o Matariki. Mā
roto mai i ngā mahi toi me ngā tuhinga kōrero, ka whakapuakina e ngā rangatahi o Te Kura o
Manurewa ki te Uru i ngā pūrākau o ō rātou whānau, ō rātou māharahara mō te taiao, te hunga e
aroha nuitia ana kua riro, me ō rātou wawata mō te anamata.

Ngā Roimata Tioata – Crystal Tears is a book written in te reo Māori and English, inspired by the stars of Matariki. In art and writing, young people from Manurewa West School in Auckland share stories of family, their concern for the environment, loved ones passed, and their aspirations for the future.

Take a look inside and be inspired too. Mānawatia a Matariki!

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Ngā Tiriti: he kaupapa whakanui i a Manurewa
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“One thing I often hear on my street is laughter coming from kids as they play with their friends. Their voices fill the air as they run, shout and have fun together. The sound makes the street feel happy and cheerful.”

Quinn Maxwell

He kaupapa whakanui kē tēnei i ngā tiriti o Manurewa! He mea taki ēnei kōrero e ngā taiohi nō Waimāhia Intermediate School. E tuhi ana rātou mō ngā wāhi i pakeke mai ai rātou i runga i te aroha me te whakahīhī.

The Streets: a celebration of Manurewa is a collection of stories and poetry in te reo Māori and English by children from Waimāhia Intermediate School. The young writers have written with love about the streets they grew up in and live on. It’s a book about the people, landmarks, and memories that make living here something to be proud of.

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Ngā Tiriti
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Panuku and Parekura

Panuku and Parekura grow the best kūmara in Te Henga! A mysterious being from Te Wao Nui a Tiriwa thinks he can steal some of those kūmara … and some other things as well.

But Panuku and Parekura aren’t going to give up that easy.

Find out what happened in this retelling of a famous Te Kawerau ā Maki pūrākau

Please note this book is not for sale. To request a copy please contact Te Kawerau ā Maki.

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Panuku and Parekura
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Rotuma ‘Otou Hanuạ Pumue
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Gou fakmaniạ‘ȧk gou le’ Rotumet ‘e Niu Sirạgi! I’m proud to be a Rotuman in New Zealand! (Evana Samisoni)

Nine Rotuman young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Rotuma ‘Otou Hanuạ Pumue.

The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Rotuman. You’ll read about a beloved grandmother and her tefui, a first trip to Rotuma, gardening with Dad, how to make fekei, and their love for their language, dance, culture and stories!

Come and share the beauty of Rotuman culture with them.

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Silent Witnesses
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Elders at Elmwood Retirement Village share stories of treasured objects with children from The Gardens School in Manurewa in this beautiful intergenerational project. The children respond to the stories with artwork and messages of their own.

Hear a Radio NZ interview about the project here:

https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/people/it-was-beautiful-to-see-the-friendships-growing

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Silent Witnesses
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Stand Your Ground
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“In Iraq we are taught to be brave and always stand your ground.” (Marcella Mousses)

In Stand Your Ground young writers from Sancta Maria College in Auckland worked with teacher-writer, David Riley, to share what it means to be a young person in Aotearoa today.

The authors write about family, about culture, and about the special moments in their lives that make them feel proud.

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Star Dance
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Star Dance is a book inspired by the stars of Matariki.

In art and writing, young people from Kedgley Intermediate School in Auckland share stories of family, their concern for the environment, loved ones passed, and their aspirations for the future.

Mānawatia a Matariki!

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Star Dreaming
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Star Dreaming is a book inspired by the stars of Matariki.

In art and writing, young people from Sylvia Park School in Auckland share stories of family, of special places, of proud moments, of loved ones passed, and dreams for the future.

Take a look inside and be inspired too.

Mānawatia a Matariki!

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Taku Toi Kahurangi
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Taku Toi Kahurangi – My Precious Jewel is a book inspired by the stars of Matariki.

In art and writing, young people from St Francis Catholic School in Auckland share stories of family, special places, proud moments, loved ones passed, and their aspirations for the future.

Take a look inside and be inspired too.

Mānawatia a Matariki!

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Te Puna Kōrero o Manurewa

Waiohua iwi Te Aakitai Waiohua are returning te reo Māori to the whenua (land) through the naming of parks and reserves in Manurewa.

Students from Weymouth Primary School worked with local teacher and writer David Riley to write this pukapuka, Te Puna Kōrero o Manurewa, which celebrates the stories, people and events these names acknowledge.

Please note this book is not for sale. To request a copy please contact Weymouth Primary School.

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Te Puna Kōrero o Manurewa
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Te Whetū o te Kōrero – Star of a Story
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He mea whakaohooho e ngā whetū o Matariki-Puanga, i tuhia te pukapuka nei, a Te Kōrero o te Whetū, i te reo Pākehā, ā, i whakamāoritia ki te reo Māori. Nā ngā kaituhi tamariki o Leabank Primary School i Tāmaki Makaurau i kōwhiri ngā whetū o Matariki-Puanga i arohia e rātou, ā, ka tuhia he kōrero e whakaaweawehia ana e aua whetū. Arā he kōrero mō ngā huihuinga whānau, ngā wāhi motuhake, ngā wā whakahirahira, ngā hoa aroha, me ō rātou moemoeā mō te wā kei te heke mai. Mānawatia Matariki mā Puanga!

Star of a Story is a book written in te reo Māori and English, inspired by the stars of Matariki and Puanga. Young writers from Leabank Primary School in Auckland chose Matariki and Puanga stars that interested them and wrote stories inspired by those stars. There are stories of family events, special places, proud moments, loved ones, and their dreams for the future. Happy Matariki and Puanga!

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Te Whetū o te Kōrero
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The Streets
A celebration of Mt Wellington
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“Thunderous siren jams earthquake a three-story house in the golden-flecked midday.”

A.J.Tuuaga Rangi

The Streets is a celebration of Mt Wellington. It’s told by children from Bailey Road School who have written with love about the streets they grew up in and live on.

It’s a book about the people, landmarks, and memories that make living here something to be proud of.

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Tokelau Toku Tupuaga Fakapelepele
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Tokelau My Treasured Heritage

‘I’m happy I learned these things about pā and now I know my own pā is hikuuli. I can name other people’s pā too. This makes me treasure my pā even more and I always wear it with pride.’ (Puanaualowha Ioane)

Twelve Tokelau young people worked with teacher-writer, David Riley, to bring you this book – Tokelau Toku Tupuaga Fakapelepele. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in their Tokelau heritage.

You’ll read about a beloved ancestor, a trip to Tokelau, making panikeke palu ota with Nana, and their love for their language, dance and culture.

Come and share the beauty and excellence of Tokelau with them.

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Whakapau Kaha Mārika Mātou!
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Whakapau Kaha Mārika Mātou – We Go Hard!

These are the stories of the Manurewa Marlins u13 Maidens – their challenges, proud moments, and what they love about rugby league. It’s also about courage, friendship, and dreaming big. Written in te reo Māori and English, their voices show the power of teamwork and determination as they chase their dreams on and off the field.

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We Go Hard!
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