{"product_id":"the-reed-dictionary-of-maori-place-names-by-a-w-reed","title":"The Reed Dictionary of Māori Place Names","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Meanings Behind Māori Place Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e – light cover and edge wear with a small corner crease; minor age spotting to page edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Reed Dictionary of Māori Place Names by A. W. Reed is a compact reference to the origins and meanings of place names found throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. Arranged for convenient consultation, it helps readers recognise the Māori words, traditions, landscape features, people, and historical events reflected in familiar locations. The book offers insight into how names preserve cultural memory and describe the natural environment, while also noting the challenges created by altered spellings and interpretations over time. Useful for travellers, students, local historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in te reo Māori, it encourages a deeper appreciation of the stories embedded in the country’s geography. This accessible dictionary remains a valuable starting point for exploring New Zealand’s rich place-name heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Value Junction ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48310799270100,"sku":"TVJ-026386","price":11.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/3059\/2980\/files\/Photo16-07-2026_72031PM.jpg?v=1784253232","url":"https:\/\/thevaluejunction.co.nz\/products\/the-reed-dictionary-of-maori-place-names-by-a-w-reed","provider":"The Value Junction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}