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This collection is well-suited for language learners and educators seeking to deepen their connection with Māori language and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nga-hapa-reo","title":"Nga Hapa Reo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNga Hapa Reo\u003c\/em\u003e, the latest work by the renowned Hona Black and co-author Te Aorangi Murphy-Fell, comes as a crucial resource amidst the surging interest in te reo Māori. 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