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Maori Wit and Humour

Te Reo Kapekape

Hona Black

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Maori
Oratia Books
11 September 2023
Following on from the successful He Iti te Kupu: Maori Metaphors and Similes, Hona Black's new book explores the rich vein of humour in Maori life.

Want to know how to call a silly person a 'roro hipi / sheep's brain', or tell someone to get stuffed in te reo Maori? The answers are all in Te Reo Kapekape (literally, 'the language of poking fun'), with more than 130 humorous and unique phrases in te reo and English that can be used to describe people, events and actions.

The sayings are divided into four chapters - above the hip, below the hip, other phrases, and idioms. Using a cast of characters and dramatised dialogue, Hona explains each phrase and gives examples and suggestions for use - whether to tease, crack a joke or just add some flair to your daily use.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone wanting to spice up their te reo or English with some fun and cheeky sayings, and will appeal to both language learners and fluent speakers of Maori.
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Imprint:   Oratia Books
Country of Publication:   New Zealand
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 148mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   490g
ISBN:   9781990042379
ISBN 10:   1990042376
Pages:   308
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Rarangi upoko He kupu whakataki 6 1 A runga 20 2 A raro 74 3 He rerenga ke 144 4 Etahi kiwaha 208 He kuputohu 300 Contents Introduction 7 1 Above the hip 21 2 Below the hip 75 3 Other phrases 145 4 Some idioms 209 Index 301

Hona Black (Tuhoe, Te Whanau a Apanui, Ngati Tuwharetoa) lectures on teaching for Maori medium schools at Te Putahi a Toi: School of Maori Knowledge at Massey University, Palmerston North. He has worked as the Senior Maori Adviser on Massey's Wellington campus, and been Head of Te Reo Maori at Hato Paora College in Feilding. Hona lives in Porirua with his partner and their baby son.

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