Auckland Council Libraries: Cook Islands taonga

Cook Islands taonga

Explore this curated list that presents Pacific treasures from the Auckland Libraries Basement collections.

The topic Pacific has been added to your favourites.

The topic Pacific has been removed from your favourites.

The topic Pacific will be added to your favourites. What does this mean?

Sonja's kitchen

Dee Pignéguy

Book

This is not just a cook book. It also takes the reader on a walk through the lush vegetation of the Cook Islands, while explaining the importance of each plant to the survival of the islands and the role that they play in island culture.

See more

The art of tivaevae

Lynnsay Rongokea

Book

Twenty-three women from Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Mauke, Atiu, Mangaia and Penrhyn recount aspects of the craft of tivaevae (quilt making), the role it has played in their own lives and that of their communities.

See more

Matapo o te ngakau = Blindness of the heart

Tere Tarapu

Book

Rarotongan poetry in Pukapukan with some English.

See more
Auckland Council Libraries:Book list Recommended reading lists about different topics and genres to help you find new books to read.