Pū Rākau blocks feature the Māori alphabet, numbers, atua Māori (Māori gods) and patterns. (Johnson Witehira/Supplied)A set of alphabet blocks in te reo Māori aims to transport the Māori world into people’s homes and normalise it through play. The Paku Pū Rākau blocks feature the Māori alphabet and numbers, along with Māori atua (gods) and designs. Artist Johnson Witehira hopes his Māori alphabet blocks can help tamariki engage with the culture in a fun way. He said by creating the blocks, he wants to normalise te ao Māori in society.

Source: Stuff October 28, 2023 05:50 UTC