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

About the Author

Professor Scotty Morrison (Ngati Whakaue) is the presenter of current affairs programmes Te Karere and Marae. He holds a Master’s degree (Education), is working towards his PhD, and has been an Adjunct Professor and the Director of Maori Student and Community Engagement at Auckland’s Unitec Institute of Technology.

In 2017, he adopted a new role at Massey University’s Te Putahi-a-Toi (School of Maori Art, Knowledge and Education), working alongside his wife Stacey in a strategic, advocacy and lecturing capacity.

Scotty is the author of the bestselling language guides The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori and Maori Made Easy, and Maori at Home, which was co-authored with Stacey. They live in Auckland with their three children Hawaiki, Kurawaka and Maiana.