Aroha: Māori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet - Hinemoa Elder (2020)
Through the timeless wisdom of 52 Māori whakataukī (traditional sayings), psychiatrist Hinemoa Elder shows how we can see the world differently and live better lives rooted in fundamental Māori values.
Publication details
H. Elder. Auckland: Penguin Books, 2020.
About the book
Ki te kotahi te kākaho ka whati, ki te kāpuia, e kore e whati
When we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakable
See the world differently, through some of the wisest of human eyes.
Discover traditional Māori philosophy through 52 whakataukī – simple, powerful life lessons, one for every week. Each one is retold by respected Māori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder to show how we can live a less stressful daily life, with more contentment and kindness for each other and the planet.
Find out how the power of aroha can help you each day, and through its many meanings – fundamental Māori values – make a happier world for everyone.
Chapters include:
- Manaakitanga (love for each other)
- Kaitiakitanga (respect for our planet)
- Whanaungatanga (community and connectivity)
- Tino rangatiratanga (self-determination).
Further information
This book is part of the series marking the publication of Books of Mana (Otago University Press, 2025). It builds on the project Te Takarangi: Celebrating Māori publications - and adds 30 titles to a selected list of 150 non-fiction books, led by Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga in collaboration with Royal Society Te Apārangi.