Ngā Mahi a te Rehia Māori Games
“In early Māori society, games were played by everyone …” This report describes eight traditional Māori games and lists several more.
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Series: School Journal Level 3 April 2013
Reading year level: 6
Category: Non-fiction
Ngā Mahi a te Rehia Māori Games
Words by Ross Calman
The report is clearly organised, with an introduction then separate sections that provide information about different types of game and their purposes. The text is an excellent introduction to this aspect of Māori culture.
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