10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KOKOWAI»
Discover the use of
kokowai in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
kokowai and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Both Kokowai Springs and Silica Springs waters are dilute and have similar pH
values but, whereas the former is high (40 ... to 0.13 g m~3 (more than three
times the value for the Kokowai springwater), and allophane is deposited
downstream ...
2
Natural Disasters and Cultural Change
Kokowai would be used on the face ofa deceased paramount chief, onerua on
that ofa lesser chief. Both were generally tapu (Gray, 1996). 8 Davidson (1984),
Cameron et al. (1997). 9 Moore (1980), Davidson (1984),Jones (1987). 10 Best ...
John Grattan, Robin Torrence, 2003
3
Maori religion and mythology
Let yourlove burstforth, Asthe water spring fromits source. When the tohungahad
ended thiskarakia he said to the husband "Go, fetch your wife. When she meets
you, be quick to rub her all overwith kokowai (redochre)." So the man went,and ...
4
Austral English: A Dictionary of Australasian Words, Phrases ...
138: “'Kokopu,' Dr. Hector says, 'is the general Maori name for several very
common fishes in the New Zea land streams and lakes, belonging to the family of
Galaxiidcz.' ” Kokowai, n. Maori namefor Red Ochre, an oxide of iron deposited in
...
Edward Ellis Morris, 2011
5
Radical Human Ecology: Intercultural and Indigenous Approaches
Later known as the battle of Kokowai, Ngāi Te Rangi attacked, sacked, and burnt
the strongly fortified pa (village) at the summit of Mauao, killing all its inhabitants
and driving the remainder of the Ngāti Ranginui and Waitaha inhabitants away.
Dr Alastair McIntosh, Dr Rose Roberts, Dr Lewis Williams, 2012
6
Bulletin of the Auckland Institute and Museum
AUTORU There are 53 autoru or kokowai grinders in Auckland Museum. The
name 'autoru' is taken from Williams' dictionary. All are water-rolled cobbles with
heavy deposits of red or yellow kokowai on one or more flat, broad surface (Figs
...
Auckland Institute and Museum, 1995
7
Tramping in New Zealand
The track descends slightly to cross a branch of Kokowai Stream and cut across
Boomerang Slip. Extreme care must be used when tramping across this slide of
loose rocks and dirt. From the slip the track works around the head of Kokowai ...
8
Postcolonial Plays: An Anthology
He would cover himself in kokowai from his topknot to his toes. All red, like Tu
Matauenga.4fi When he arrived at the shores of the Moa People, Waiora was
there waiting. She had seen Takimoana in her dreams and knew he was a
danger to ...
9
Records of the Auckland Institute and Museum
The area was also notable, however, for the comparatively large number of
substantial pieces of kokowai, some of it of high quality. Red and yellow ochre
were both present, much the greater part being red, ranging from orange/red to a
dark ...
Auckland Institute and Museum, 1992
10
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute
Another remedy in repute among them is to anoint the part affected with kokowai,
or red ochre. This has the effect of reducing the swelling which almost
immediately follows the bite, and alleviating the pain ; and if the subject be robust
and ...
New Zealand Institute, 1871
6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KOKOWAI»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
kokowai is used in the context of the following news items.
Natural deposits no health risk
"The Kokowai Stream was flowing bright orange yesterday when we flew over the area and there appears to have been a significant ... «Auckland stuff.co.nz, Nov 13»
Forces of nature
The older plates are glazed copper red and some have been coloured with kokowai, which is red ochre. "We used to go up and collect it, but ... «Taranaki Daily News, Jul 12»
journey of exploration
Golden Bay or Mohua, its old Maori name, is a place where kokowai or red ochre was traditionally collected by Maori. It was later used by ... «The Nelson Mail, Jul 12»
Four girls achieve guiding's top award
From left, Amanda Longshaw, 18, Stratford Rangers; Emma Barr, 17, Hawera Rangers; and Natasha Worthington, 18, Kokowai Rangers, New ... «Taranaki Daily News, Jun 12»
Pricey red piano Te Papa's prize
The highest amount paid was $49,000 for Kokowai (Kapa Haka), one of the fibreglass guards first shown in New York. In 2010, Poorman ... «New Zealand Herald, Jun 12»
How to: archive and back up photos
... ensellure treaded misreflect mockish kokowai hairpins cheekiest shirttail fuguing counterdraft uninveighing sluffing boldos afghanis skiddoo ... «What Digital Camera, Sep 10»
