Living Between Land and Sea Māori moko and kōwhaiwhai

Māori moko and kōwhaiwhai

a book to return to time and again

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The Year of the Waka

Living Between Land and Sea Māori moko and kōwhaiwhaiRich and detailed stories of lives dominated by the sea This superbly illustrated history of the people who settled in the many bays of Whakaraup Lyttelton Harbour is full of finely observed insights into the challenges of living in small, remote communities. Acknowledging the rich history of Te Hap o Ngti Wheke and their guardianship of this place, the book describes the early history of Mori in the region, as it takes a geographical sweep around the