Maori Place Names : Their Meanings and Origins

Why do Whangarei, Tauranga, Motueka and Timaru have the names they do?
Why all the fuss about the spelling of Whanganui and Rimutaka?
What are the original names for Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin?

Maori Place Names gives concise and clear answers, as well as taking in curiosities like the worlds longest place name (pictured).

The new Maori Place Names includes maps on the inside covers showing principal names, and also reproduces the illustrations from the original 1950 edition by renowned artist James Berry. For bookshelf, glove box or backpack, this is a must.