Whaia e koe ki te iti kahurangi ki te tuohu koe me maunga Teitei.
Seek the treasure you value most dearly, If you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.
E nga manuhiri o nga hau e wha
E nga waka o nga tai e wha
E nga iwi o te motu
Haere mai, Haere mai, Haere mai!
To our visitors from both near and far, Welcome!
Taupo District libraries has a commitment to providing access to quality Maori resources.
We have two collections dedicated to books CDs and DVDs with Maori content
- Non Fiction Maori collection - from which you can borrow books.
- Reference Maori Collection - from which you can browse and photocopy.
The past year has seen a huge growth in the amount of books published by Maori authors and/or books on Maori topics.
To have a look at the latest additions to our Maori collections check out our Latest Maori Books.
Maori Resources online
There are some wonderful resources online to help you if you are researching Maori information or just want to learn more.
Nuipepa Maori Newspapers - are a collection of Newspapers published between 1842 and 1932 the majority of the newspapers are written in Te Reo Maori but there are some written in english. These newspapers offer a fascinating glimpse into the debates, discussions and events of the years between 1842 and 1932.
Maori.org.nz - is a fantastic first stop for general Maori information. With a thriving and active community on the forums and great introductory information on everything from Carvings to Marae Directories. You can also find great links to other sites where you can find even more information.
Te Ao Hou - Te Ao Hou The New World was published from 1952 - 1976 by the Maori Affairs Department in New Zealand Aotearoa. It is now available to read online thanks to the National Library of New Zealand and Maori Purposes Fund Board. Te Ao Hou aimed to be like a Marae on paper and is now available online. Te Ao Hou provides a fascinating look at the events and issues of interest to Maori during these years.
Fletchers Index of Maori Names - This index from Waikato University is from an unpublished manuscript compiled about 1925 by the missionary Rev. Henry James Fletcher (1868-1933). In its original form it was 987 pages long, a vast index of Maori names referred to in books and journals, including the names of boundaries, Maori individuals, canoes, trees, landmarks and geographical locations. It was Fletcher's greatest piece of work, and one that merited improved access.
Iwidex - Iwidex is an index for information on tribal history, tikanga-a-iwi and whakapapa held in the heritage and research collections of Auckland City Libraries. It is an easy way to find information about Maori waka, traditions, waiata, haka, tribal whenua, maunga, marae, carving, weaving, stories and whakapapa.
Waitangi Tribunal Reports - In the course of researching for the Waitangi Tribunal, researchers have gathered together an enormous collection of material relating to the tribal histories of many different iwi. A treasure trove of information for anyone researching Maori history.