This book was originally produced to promote sand dune conservation and was distributed to Northland schools. Because of demand it is now for general sale and can be ordered online (see below)
Nana’s koha is a multi-layered story of a family exploring a Northland beach. Koro is fishing and while he is fishing, Nana Ariana takes her mokopuna Daniel for a walk to the dunes. She tells Daniel how the pingao came to Aotearoa and the kawa (protocol) for using pingao. Nana Ariana also teaches Daniel how to weave with pingao. Later, when Nana Ariana is ill, Daniel uses his knowledge to send a woven pingao flower (putiputi) to Nana Ariana.
A useful book for illustrating family relationships and finding out factual information on pingao at a junior level.
See the Trust’s website for more in depth information
Reviewed by Kathy
Published by Te Rōpu Whakaoranga o te Taha Trust (2008 revised Jan 2009)
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