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Written and illustrated specially for children, Mother of the Nation is the true story of an extraordinary woman whose energy and mana drove many successful campaigns for Māori and women's rights.
Dame Whina Cooper led a famous hīkoi for positive change, uniting thousands of Māori and Pākehā to address injustices, and her mana and determination continue to inspire us today. Dame Whina's legacy lives on 50 years after her famous hīkoi.
The Māori language edition Te Whaea O Te Motu is translated by Stacey Morrison. The author David Hill and illustrator Story-Hemi Morehouse speak with Mihi Forbes.
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