Māori Stories: Voices of the Past
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Māori Stories: Voices of the Past
Exploring the rich oral traditions of Aotearoa's first people Years 2-3 New Zealand History
Tangata Whenua - The First People
Māori were the first people to live in Aotearoa New Zealand They arrived over 700 years ago Tangata whenua means 'people of the land' They have special knowledge about our country
How Do We Remember Stories?
Think about your favourite family story How do your whānau (family) share stories with you? Do you remember stories better when someone tells them to you?
Pūrākau - Māori Stories
Pūrākau means traditional Māori stories These stories teach important lessons They help remember history and culture Passed down from grandparents to grandchildren
Listen to a Māori Legend
Sit in our story circle Listen carefully to the pūrākau Think about what the story teaches us Be ready to share what you remember
Why Are Stories Important?
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Retell the Story
Work with a partner Take turns retelling parts of the pūrākau Use your own words Help each other remember the important parts
What We Learned Today
Māori are the tangata whenua (first people) of New Zealand Pūrākau are special Māori stories Stories help keep culture and history alive We can learn important lessons from these stories