Whāia Te Taniwha

Taniwha have shaped the land and navigated the waterways of Te Waipounamu for generations. They are shapeshifters, oceanic guides, leaders, ancestors, adversaries, guardians and tricksters who have left their marks on the land around us.

Let the twelve Kāi Tahu artists and writers in this new book for rakatahi take you on a journey around the motu as we follow the tales of taniwha, both ancient and new. Weaving together te reo Māori and English, they explore how we can learn from taniwha – and what they can teach us about ourselves and our ever-changing world.

Highlights:
– A compelling introduction to taniwha for tamariki and rangatahi aged 8 to 15
– Stories located in Te Waipounamu South Island, by Kāi Tahu artists and writers
– Bilingual texts for te reo Māori speakers and learners alike, with a particular emphasis on te reo o Kāi Tahu
– Perfect for use by kaiako and ākonga in both English Medium and Māori Medium education contexts.

Contributors: Justice-Manawanui Arahanga-Pryor, Leisa Aumua, Conor Clarke, Lucy Denham, A. J. Manaaki Hope, Meriana Johnsen, Moewai Rauputi Marsh, Waiariki Parata-Taiapa, Andrea Read, Jayda Janet Siyakurima, Ruby Solly, Paris Tainui