Mauri Ora: Wisdom from the Maori World, by Peter Alsop & Te Rau Kupenga

Discover the enduring wisdom of whakataukī, Māori proverbs passed down through generations.

Short, insightful and rich in meaning, whakataukī weave together metaphor and cultural history in just a few words. They invite us to pause, reflect and find fresh perspectives on life.

Mauri Ora connects this traditional wisdom with six personal virtues valued across cultures and generations: wisdom, courage, compassion, integrity, self-mastery and belief. Drawing on positive psychology, the study of how to live a better life, it explores how these virtues can support personal growth, effectiveness and leadership.

Illustrated throughout with evocative historical photographs, Mauri Ora offers a rewarding connection between Māori knowledge and contemporary thinking about happiness and fulfilment

Publisher: Potton & Burton Limited
Print publication date: October 2016
Pages: 156
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9780947503147