Tikanga Māori: Living by Māori Values (Revised ed.), by Hirini Moko Mead

Tikanga Māori is an authoritative and accessible introduction to Māori ways of doing things. Exploring how tikanga was practiced in the past, how it is applied today, and how it may evolve in the future. In this revised edition, Hirini Mead adds an extensive new chapter on mana whenua and mana moana, Māori authority over land and ocean. He examines the different interpretations and applications of these concepts, both historically and today. The updated section on tangihanga addresses contemporary issues, including cremation choices and disputes within Māori/non-Māori partnerships over whether to follow tangi tikanga or Pākehā traditions when a partner dies. Throughout the book, Mead explores how tikanga Māori can inform contemporary life and society, proposing guidelines to help us consider appropriate responses to the challenges ahead. Publisher: Huia Publishers Print publication date: Nov 2016 Pages: 390 Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781775502227