The maunga of Tamaki Makaurau are worried. The natural world is changing – rivers are polluted, forests are shrinking, and the birds’ waiata are fading away.
While Kohukohunui and his fellow maunga keep watch, Naana gets her mokopuna onto the case. She teaches them about the mountains’ korero- stories spoken through the wind, sung by the birds, and shared in dancing shadows – and reminds them that humans have a responsibility as kaitiaki.
As the tamariki realise their own role in caring for the natural world, they know they must act. But can the kids get their parents off their screens, clean up the river, and help nature heal?
Kua maharahara nga maunga o
Tamaki Makaurau. E hurihuri ana te taiao – kua paru nga awa, e itiiti haere ana
nga ngahere, e roku ana hoki te a nga manu.
Kei matapopore ana a Kohukohunui
me ona hoa maunga, ka tonoa e Naana ana mokopuna kia hikina te manuka. Ka
whakaakona nga moko e Naana ki nga korero a nga maunga – he purakau e kawea ana
e nga hau, e rangona ana i te korihi a nga manu, e kitea ana hoki i te kanikani
a nga atarangi – ka whakamaharatia ai nga mokopuna me tu te tangata hei
kaitiaki.
Ko te mutunga iho, ka mohio nga
tamariki kua riro ma ratou te taiao e tiaki. Engari, ka taea ranei e ratou te
to atu te aronga a nga pakeke i a ratou purere matihiko, me te whakaora i te awa
kia ora ai hoki te taiao?
ISBN: 9781738597895
Publication date: 01/07/2026
Price: $25.00
RRP: $25.00
Format: Paperback
Available stock: 2
Publishing status: Active
Author: Wilson, Michelle
Illustrator: Saofia, Tia
Imprint: David Bateman
