Hirini Moko Mead (Ngati Awa) is a prominent writer and
commentator who was instrumental in establishing the Maori tertiary
institution Te Whare Wanaga o Awanui-a-rangi in Whakatane. He also
served as a professor of Maori studies at Victoria University of
Wellington.
Neil Grove retired in 1972 from a distinguished career in
the U.S. Army. He also served as secretary to the Anglican Diocese
in Wellington, New Zealand, and his research in Maori proverbs
continued until his death in 1999.
“The book is more than just a database; it is a journey into the
mind of the culture and we are indebted to the authors and
publishers for it.” — James Ritchie, Waikato Times
“It is rich reading for the variety and poetry of sayings, the
cultural philosophy and tribal history they encapsulate, and the
relevance of past words to the present.” — Jane McRae, NZ Books
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