Māori Monarchy Ceremonies and Traditions

Te Reo Māori - Year 6 Exploring tikanga and special events Ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori

What is the Māori Monarchy?

Te Kīngitanga - The Māori King Movement Started in 1858 to unite Māori people Special ceremonies mark important events Tikanga Māori guides all traditions

Timeline of Important Ceremonies

Pōwhiri - Welcome Ceremonies

Traditional welcome for important visitors Includes hongi, haka, and speeches Shows respect and brings people together Used when welcoming the Māori King

Timeline Activity

Work in pairs to create your own ceremony timeline Use the images and dates provided Write one sentence in te reo Māori about an event Example: 'Ko te koroneihana te mea nui i te tau 1966'

Koroneihana - Annual Celebration

Yearly celebration of the Māori King Held at Tūrangawaewae Marae Thousands of people attend Features traditional food, performances, and unity

Role-play Preparation

Form groups of 4-5 students Each group receives a ceremony card Plan a short role-play in te reo Māori Practice using: 'I te kōrero mō te [ceremony], ka tū ngā tangata ki te...'

Reflection Time

He aha ngā mea pai i ako ai koe i tēnei akoranga? (What good things did you learn in this lesson?) Kei te mōhio koe he aha te tikanga o ngā tikanga Māori? (Do you understand the significance of Māori traditions?)