A Māori Word a Day is an incredibly simple, fun and practical Māori dictionary for all New Zealanders. Exploring some of the most common and contemporary words in use today, A Māori Word a Day is the perfect way to kickstart your te reo Māori journey!

Written by Hēmi Kelly
Features 365 words with English translations, word categories, notes, background information, sample sentences in te reo Māori and English.
384 pages
Paperback book
Published January 2018
Also available in the series: A Māori Phrase a Day

Hēmi Kelly (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tahu, Ngāti Whāoa) started learning te reo Māori as a young teenager and naturally progressed into teaching roles after study. Hēmi is a full-time lecturer in te reo Māori at the Auckland University of Technology. His academic research and writing focus largely on the revitalsation of the Māori language and translation studies.

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A Maori Word a Day