"Tauparapara is a formulaic chant to start a speech. In general terms tauparapara describe aspects of naturally occuring phenomena in the environment and relates them to human behaviour and characteristics. There are tauparapara for hosts and others that are reserved only for guests. They can be defined as an introductory incantation or opening chant. An important aspects of the art of Whaikōrero is to selected appropriate introductory chants for the right occasion ... The resource comes with translations and detailed explanations to compliment [sic] most of the 40 tauparapara to enhance learning and to increase a better understanding for students"--Introd. from accompanying book.