Māori Language: Home

For help on how to find, evaluate and present information we recommend the Information skills subject guide This guide will ensure an easier pathway to academic success!  We also have a Research subject guide  for those of you taking your studies to the next level.   

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Welcome to the Māori Language Subject Guide.  A selection of resources have been hand selected for you to use to aid you with your studies.  If you have any questions at all please contact the library.

'Kia ora te reo Māori'

Māori Language Week is 11-18 September 2023. 

Watch our Library blog and Facebook page for events in the Library.

The following numbers cover the books, CDs and DVDs for this area and are located on level one. Look for the kōwhaiwhai label on the spine of the resource.

AskLive is our instant messaging service. You can chat with the library by entering your question in the box below that says “Type here to chat …”

Ask Live operates during our opening hours at City campus, Christchurch. We are open 6 days.

Please note:

• In the evenings and weekends, specialised support may not be available. If so, your question may be referred to an expert for action on the next working day.
• In My Ara under StudySmart you may also find guides to answer your academic support questions.

Self-guided Māori art tour -  Ngā Taonga Māori o Ara – this app takes you on a tour of the pouwhenua (carved wooden posts) and taonga (artistic treasures) located around the Ara City campus. Developed by ākonga and kaimahi from the Department of Creative Arts & Digital Information, Te Puna Wānaka, and other areas, it reveals the rich histories and meanings of our on-campus treasures.  Scan the relevant QR code for your device below or search for "Nga Taonga Māori o Ara" on your device's app store.