10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MATAI»
Discover the use of
matai in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
matai and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Pacific Islands: An Encyclopedia
Samoan mntai titles The matai system, in which chiefly titles are earned through a
combination of birth and ability, has been the backbone of thefa'a Samoa or the
Samoan way of life for more than 1000 years. Each aiga — family or kin group, ...
Brij V. Lal, Kate Fortune, 2000
2
Pacific Diaspora: Island Peoples in the United States and ...
Each local 'aiga has its own matai, vested with the power to make economic
decisions affecting the family, particularly the use of land, and to represent the
family in the village council and as a spokesman on special occasions requiring
formal ...
Paul R. Spickard, Joanne L. Rondilla, Debbie Hippolite Wright, 2002
3
Hierarchy: Persistence and Transformation in Social Formations
any village, in short, that the hierarchy of the matai system is universal for a
Samoan, is further shown by the following rule: when a family holds a bestowal
ceremony for a matai, any matai passing through can also join in the ceremony
and the ...
Knut M. Rio, Olaf H. Smedal, 2013
4
Defining Status: A Comprehensive Analysis of United States ...
six189 were in favor of the matai while four190 went against him; one resulting in
the chief's removal.191 From 1938 to 1961, there were 24 cases brought
questioning matai authority; the court ruling in favor of the matai in seven
cases192 and ...
Arnold H. Leibowitz, 1989
5
The Changing South Pacific: Identities and Transformations
speaking from the inside) is 'the essence of the phenomenon represented by the
nuu', aganuu. But the nuu is the realisation, in the organisation of the society, of
the order established by the matai system.32 Here I will stress two points: the ...
Serge Tcherkézoff, Françoise Douaire-Marsaudon, 2008
6
Migration and Transnationalism: Pacific Perspectives
Formerly, untitled men lived in the community and served their matai and village
fono (council) until it was their turn to be matai, often upon the death of a senior
titleholder. But with mobility, the bestowing of titles based on tautua has changed
...
Helen Lee, Steve Tupai Francis, 2009
7
Land Rights of Pacific Women
why the average tama'ita'i refrains from seeking a matai, especially a main matai,
title. There has been an increase in the number of female matai in the last fifteen
years, but this increase is a direct result of the imposition of the papalagi ...
8
Siraya: Retrieving the Phonology, Grammar and Lexicon of a ...
matai-mama [kimang] (vii:4) to say like what, how to say matai-mimia (xi:7, xvii:13
) to talk about matai-m'sing (C88) to say clearly, patai-m 'singiikame ki pa-mi“-
kaulaula-n (xiii:36, xv:15) explain to us the parable! matai-panax (vii:23) to say ...
9
The timber industry of New Zealand: Extracts from reports by ...
Matai and rimu Mostly matai and rimu with a little totara Bimu and matai Bimu and
white-pine Rimu and matai, dead trees principally Matai and rimu Rimu, white-
pine, and matai Totara Rimu, matai, pine, and a little totara Rimu and matai Rimu,
...
New Zealand. Dept. of Lands and Survey, 1905
10
Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of ...
Pinpiri Crown Matai, rimu, totara . 86, 10 1,680,000 659,551 18 Locally, for
construction of houses. Kaikora North European freehold Totara, matai, rimu .. 16
1,050,000 623,619 12 Locally, for construction 0! houses, and to Christchurch.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MATAI»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
matai is used in the context of the following news items.
All Blacks coach's matai title for work with Samoan players
She told Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor why Mr Hansen was given the matai title. LUAMANUVAO WINNIE LABAN: First of all Steve Hansen has served ... «Radio New Zealand, Jul 15»
NRL team lists for Round 20
SEA EAGLES: Brett Stewart, Jorge Taufua, Jamie Lyon (c), Steve Matai, Peta Hiku, Kieran Foran, Daly Cherry-Evans, Jake Trbojevic, Matt ... «NEWS.com.au, Jul 15»
The Run Home: Sea Eagles
Centres Jamie Lyon and Steve Matai, five-eighth Kieran Foran, winger Jorge Taufua – of 17 possible games in the opening 19 rounds none ... «NRL.COM, Jul 15»
Innovative buildings part of quiet revolution
Rekindle made cafe tables out of recycled rimu, kauri, totara, and matai recovered from demolished red-zone houses. Interior design is equally ... «The Press, Jul 15»
Monday Morning Halfback: Round 19
For so long a champion team, with Brett Stewart's amazing form, the killer instincts of Jamie Lyon and Steve Matai and the direction and flair of ... «NRL.COM, Jul 15»
Indigenous Taiwanese open their lands, cultures to gain acceptance
In the Matai'an Wetland Ecological Park, bamboo fish traps and hearths ... Three major inns at the Matai'an wetlands are known to fill up on ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
Steve Matai suffers broken foot and finger
Steve Matai went into last Monday's game with a broken bone in his foot. He finished the club's win over the Gold Coast with a broken bone in ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
Fullback Brett Stewart can lead Sea Eagles to a finals spot this season
Pressed on whether Stewart the x-factor, Matai said: “I think so. He is in career-best form. “[His] confidence is through the roof. That's behind his ... «Perth Now, Jul 15»
All Blacks coach made Samoan Matai in 'special' ceremony
The coach of the All Blacks rugby team, Steve Hansen, has been bestowed with a chiefly matai title following the New Zealand team's game ... «Radio New Zealand, Jul 15»
Jealous Watchman Commits Suicide After Killing Wife
The District Council's Public Relations Officer, Mr Ramadhan Juma, told the 'Daily News' over the phone from Matai that Kazonde was a night ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
