The Raupo Dictionary of Modern Maori : maori-English; English-Maori (2nd revised edition 2008)

This dictionary by P.M. Ryan, one of New Zealand's leading Mâori language scholars, is the most up to date available. It's an invaluable reference title for all New Zealanders, containing all the words most commonly used by fluent Mâori speakers including a vocabulary list with words for new inventions, metric items and modern concepts as well as scientific, computer, technological, medical and legal terms. Incorporates an easy to use guide to pronunciation and a short section on Mâori grammar as well as sections on Mâori proverbs, translations for seasons, months, days of the week, points of the compass, parts of the body, New Zealand and overseas place names, and personal names. Also includes a map of tribal areas. First published 1995; 2nd edition 1997; this 2nd revised edition 2008.