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Lisa Carrington: Olympic Champion
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Lisa Carrington tells the story of how a girl from Ōhope, Whakatane, became one of the most dominant athletes in the world. You’ll find out how Lisa made history as the first Maori to win an Olympic gold medal. You’ll learn how to use challenges in your own life as motivation. And you’ll discover that no matter where you come from, it’s okay to dream big!

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Stacey Waaka: World Champion Rugby Player
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$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Whāia te ara i takahia e Stacey, mai i Ruātoki ki ngā atamira whutupōro o te ao. Pānuihia ngā kōrero
mō ētahi o ngā maunga teitei kua kakehia e ia. Kitea mai i pēhea rā tōna whakapono, tōna whānau,
ōna hoa, ōna kaiwhakaako, ōna pouako me tōna ahurea i ārahi i a ia kia whāia te iti kahurangi i tōna
oranga.

Stacey Waaka follows Stacey’s journey from Ruatoki to the rugby stadiums of the world. Read about some of the many challenges she’s been through, including a terrifying bus crash, and how she overcame them. Find out how her faith, family, friends, coaches, teachers and culture have guided and powered her to aim high in life.

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He Moana Kirikā – Ocean Fever
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
Nana, why are pāua shells so colourful?’

‘Dad, why do kina have spiky shells?’

‘Uncle, how come starfish can’t walk?’

Have your children ever asked you tricky questions like that? Well don’t worry whānau – Manurewa West School has the answers!

He Moana Kirikā will tell you why kina shells are so spiky, why stingrays fly in the water and where Tangaroa got all his friends from.

It’s a book of origin stories written by children, for children. The book is written in Māori and English and features art by children too.

Read He Moana Kirikā today, be the family expert tomorrow!

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Ko Aotearoa Te Tūrangawaewae: Aotearoa is My Place of Standing
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
E ao ai ēnei moemoeā me whakapau kaha. Kua kōrero māua ko tōku tuakana mō tēnei, ā, ka whai māua i tēnei. (Te Whiu Grace Te Pairi)

Tekau mā rima ngā tamarikiMāori i mahi tahi me te kaituhi-kaiako, a David Riley, ki te tā atu i tēnei pukapuka hei pānui māu – Ko Aotearoa Te Tūrangawaewae. Kua tuhituhia e rātou he kōrero e whakaata ana i tō rātou whakahī nui ki tō rātou Māoritanga. Ka pānui koe mō nga tūpuna hokoi, mō te hiranga o Te Tiriti o Waitangi, o te whakairo, mō te pēheatanga o te kohikohi kina, mō tō rātou aroha ki tō rātou reo, ki te haka, me te ahurea, me ō rātou ohia ki tētahi anamata whakamīharo kei te tū mai.

Haere mai ki te whai wāhi mai ki te ātaahua o Te Ao Māori ki tō rātou taha.

It will take hard work to achieve my dreams. But my older brother and I have been talking about this and we’re going to do it. (Te Whiu Grace Te Pairi)

Fifteen Māori young people worked with teacher-writer David Riley, to bring you this book – Ko Aotearoa Te Tūrangawaewae. The stories they’ve written demonstrate their immense pride in being Māori. You’ll read about beloved ancestors, the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, whakairo, how to catch kina, their love for their language, dance, and culture, and their dreams of a great future.

Come and share the beauty of Te Ao Māori with them.

“I have been waiting for this book for a long time, having heard the voices of the tamariki in David’s other books in this series. This pukapuka has not disappointed. Ngā mihi nui to the tamariki of Wiri School for sharing so much of themselves. This pukapuka is a blessing and a gift to yourselves, to us and to your whanau. Ka mahi!”

Melissa Spark
Magpies. September 2024

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Ngā Roimata Tioata
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
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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Taku Toi Kahurangi
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
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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Ngā Tamaiti Rangatira
$9.95 – $24.95 + GST
I love supporting those who support me.

I believe one day I’ll be successful.

I dream about a lot of things.

I say, ‘Live life to the fullest.’ (Rayshianah)

Ngā Tamaiti Rangatira is a collection of writing by young people from the Tipu Whare program at Panama Road School.

Working with teacher-writer David Riley, these rangatahi share their thoughts about life, their dreams and the special people they admire.

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Nathan Nukunuku
$9.95 + GST
Reading All Stars: Nathan Nukunuku tells the incredible story of one of the most successful softballers the world has ever seen. Award winning writer and teacher David Riley wrote Nathan Nukunuku to show young people that the road to achievement has many obstacles. But you will get there with determination and passion.

SORRY THIS BOOK IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN DIGITAL FORM AT THIS TIME.

eBook: $9.95 +GST

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Kickin’ It with Winston Reid
$9.95 – $19.95 + GST
Kickin’ It with Winston Reid is the thrilling story of how a young Kiwi footballer achieved his dream of playing in one of the toughest football competitions in the world … the English Premier league! Learn how to set your sights high and achieve your dreams too.

“My life shows that you can get to places in the world, wherever you come from.” (Winston Reid)

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Steppin’ with Benji Marshall
$9.95 + GST
Steppin’ with Benji Marshall is published by Reading Warrior. Reading Warrior creates resources that help students learn about their own cultures, strengthen their literacy and inspire them with stories of positive role models and achievers.

Steppin’ with Benji Marshall is the inspirational story of how a young Kiwi boy from a small town, stepped through the many challenges life threw his way to become one of the best rugby league players in the world! The book aims to inspire young people to achieve their dreams no matter what struggles they may face.

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Winston Reid
$9.95 – $22.95 + GST
Reading All Stars: Winston Reid tells how a young Kiwi from New Zealand became one of the stars of the English Premier League! Reading All Stars books are written for people who need support with reading, whatever their age. The text is written in short bites, in simple language and with lots of visual support. Award winning writer and teacher David Riley wrote Winston Reid to inspire Kiwis to seek the heights!

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