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Tuwharetoa
Tuwharetoa   by John Grace
 

Songs of a Kaumatua: As Sung by Kino Hughes
Songs of a Kaumatua: As Sung by Kino Hughes   by Margaret Orbell
 

Candle Holder with Candle - Paua insert - Kauri
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Nga Moteatea: The Songs: Pt. 4
Nga Moteatea: The Songs: Pt. 4   by Apirana Ngata
 

Maori Music
Maori Music   by Mervyn McLean
 


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Korero O Nehera
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Kura
Kura
Set in pre European times, this story follows Kura, who is trained in the Traditional Whare Wananga, or house of esoteric knowledge. Her story takes us into other realms where the patupaiarehe, ponaturi, hapuoneone and many more other beings live.

Ko Te Reo
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Papa Panui - Your Notice Board
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