A Dictionary of Maori Place Names

Published by Reed, 1972. Good second hand condition. Price-clipped.

Many Maori place names date back to the very earliest days of habitation in this country. Some, in fact, originated in the Hawaiki homeland and were adapted to the new land. Whatever their origin, most reflect the Maori's closeness to the forces of nature; Maori place names usually incorporate common words for the everyday things in life.
The detailed scholarship of A. W. Reed, New Zealand's leading author on Maori subjects, has created a fascinating and invaluable reference guide. A DICTIONARY OF MAORI PLACE NAMES is essential for anyone interested in the world around them.