Ko te wāhi noho o Hea, ko

tētahi kokonga mārire.

Engari, he wāhi turituri tonu...

E kōrero ana te pūrākau nei mō Hea e momou ana, ki te kimi i te mārire, tae noa ki ngā wahi ukiuki. Ka tāwhai haere a Hea ki te kimi whakamāramatanga.

He pūrākau hūmārika, he pūrākau mānawa , hei pānuitanga mō ēra e mamae ana i ngā āhuatanga o te turituri, o te āwangawanga, o ngā whakaaro turituri.

Hea’s home is a peaceful little corner.

But it can still be a very noisy place...

This story follows Hea as they struggle to find peace, even in the most difficult places. Hea searches and explores, trying to find an understanding of what is happening.

A gentle and heartfelt story to be read by those who experience the difficulties of noise, anxiety and noisy thoughts.

At Heritage New Zealand, we’re pleased to offer books in both te reo Māori and English, celebrating the richness of Aotearoa’s languages and the stories they carry. Whether you are reading in te reo Māori, enjoying an English edition, or moving between the two, each language offers its own way of connecting with a story.

Ko Hea rāua ko Ruru: He Takitaro Mārire is a gentle story about finding a little peace when the world feels noisy.