First published in 1990, The Collins Maori Phrasebook and Dictionary remains one of Aotearoa New Zealand's best and most trusted guides to Te Reo Maori. This book is a unique stepping stone to the wealth of imagery and depth of tradition within the Maori language, taking into account tribal nuance, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Born at Mangawhero in Whangaroa, author Patricia Tauroa is a respected kuia and former language tutor at the Auckland College of Education. A Maori with Irish and Scottish ancestry, her iwi are Ngapuhi ki Whangaroa and Ngati Kahu ki Whangaroa. Patricia lives in Whangaroa, Northland.