Ngā Atua: Māori Gods

A book to treasure for young and old, Robyn Kahukiwa’s Ngā Atua: Māori Gods takes the reader on a beautiful visual journey while imparting simple and effective explanations of the major Māori gods.

Robyn introduces the pantheon of Māori gods, and explains the arena of life for which each deity is responsible. For example:

Tumatauenga is the greatest warrior atua. His powers are extreme strength and courage. He fights for truth and justice.

This book is a beautiful introduction to some of the unique deities that are part of Aotearoa/New Zealand’s cultural story, and affirms their continued relevance today.

• Robyn Kahukiwa, Author

  Robyn Kahukiwa (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important Māori artists. Her paintings have been exhibited worldwide and are held in galleries, museums and private collections. Robyn has written and illustrated numerous children’s picture books and has herself been the subject of books including The Art of Robyn Kahukiwa (Reed, 2005).

• Kiwa Hammond, Translator

  Kiwa Hammond is a writer, educationalist and registered translator of te reo Māori who lives in Wairoa, New Zealand.

• Robyn Kahukiwa, Illustrator

  Robyn Kahukiwa (Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important Māori artists. Her paintings have been exhibited worldwide and are held in galleries, museums and private collections. Robyn has written and illustrated numerous children’s picture books and has herself been the subject of books including The Art of Robyn Kahukiwa (Reed, 2005).