Auckland Suburbs: Māori Place Names Explored
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Auckland Suburbs: Māori Place Names Explored
Discovering the Stories Behind Our Local Names Te Reo Māori in Our Community Year 4-6 Learning Journey
WALT - We Are Learning To
Recognise and pronounce Māori place names of Auckland suburbs Learn the meanings behind these special names Understand why Māori place names are important to our identity Use te reo Māori respectfully when talking about places
Auckland Māori Suburbs Map
Ōrākei - The Place of Rākei
Pronounced: OR-ah-kay Meaning: 'The place of Rākei' (a Māori chief) Beautiful harbor suburb with rich Māori history Home to important marae and cultural sites
Papakura - Flat Red Earth
Pronounced: PA-pa-koo-rah Meaning: 'Papa' (flat) + 'kura' (red) Named for the red clay soil found in the area Shows how Māori names describe the land
Match the Suburb to Its Meaning
Work in pairs or small groups Match the Māori suburb names to their English meanings Use the pronunciation guides to help you Share your answers with the class when ready
More Auckland Māori Suburb Names
{"left":"Te Atatū - The Dawn\nManukau - Wading Birds\nŌtāhuhu - The Place of Tāhuhu","right":"Takapuna - Spring of Food\nPapatoetoe - Muddy Ground\nMāngere - Floating"}
Reflection Time
Why do you think Māori place names are important? How do they help us understand our local history? What have you learned about your community today? Which suburb name is your favorite and why?