The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori

Aotearoa’s most trusted guide to te reo Maori, revised and updated.

The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the most up-to-date, versatile and relevant resource for anyone wanting to use the Maori language in everyday life.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or emergent speaker of te reo Maori, you’ll learn useful phrases for-

The home The marae
The workplace
Meeting and greeting
Eating and drinking
Counting and learning
Days, months and telling the time Seasons and weather
Travel and directions Social media
Playing sports The environment and outdoors Having fun and socialising
… and so much more!

Fun, user-friendly and prepared with everyday people in mind, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori is the guide that no home or office should be without.

Updates to this edition include a new introduction; new chapters on the environment, workplace and social media; new sections on Matariki/the lunar calendar; translations for Covid/lockdowns; plus revisions/edits throughout.

‘Clever but written in a user-friendly style … an important little book for all New Zealanders interested in te reo.’ –Katherine Findlay, Mana