Geothermal Treasures: Maori Living with Heat and Steam

In this book, Maori traditional stories, understandings and history stand alongside geothermal science in an exploration of the thermal phenomena of the Volcanic Plateau. Beautiful photographs show the hot pools, rising steam, geysers, bubbling mud and thermal formations that visitors see, and the text provides information about the natural history of the area, its formation and its significance to Maori.

Part of a series of books produced with Te Puia, also available are the titles Marae: The Heart of Maori Culture, Maori Carving: The Art of Recording Maori History and Maori Weaving: The Art of Creating Maori Textiles.