Poutini : The Ngai Tahu History of the West Coast

Name: Poutini : The Ngai Tahu History of the West Coast
Brand: Oratia Media

Oratia Media

M\u0101ori have lived on Te Tai Poutini for at least as long as anywhere else on these islands called New Zealand, bound by ancient stories and a unique affinity to pounamu. So why is the M\u0101ori story so impoverished in a region so rich in storytelling? \u2014 Paul Madgwick, from the Introduction\nPoutini aims to correct this by recording the Ng\u0101i Tahu history of the West Coast. Esteemed kaum\u0101tua and \u2018Coaster\u2019 Paul Madgwick guides the reader through early Poutini mythology, the discovery of pounamu, the story of settlement, battles between iwi, life in the p\u0101 and contact with Europeans.\nThe book then explores the land sales and M\u0101ori reserves, through to the Ng\u0101i Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998. It is rounded off by a look at modern challenges and opportunities, and topics such as the legacy of the\n\nPoutini\nThe Ngai Tahu History of the West Coast\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using ;