Waikato River and Kingitanga Heritage
Ko tōku Tūrangawaewae My place to stand Year 4 Social Studies
Te Awa o Waikato - The Waikato River
New Zealand's longest river Flows 425 kilometres from Lake Taupō to the Tasman Sea Sacred to Tainui iwi Provides water, food and transport
The River as Tūrangawaewae
Tūrangawaewae means 'place to stand' Where you belong and feel at home River connects people to their ancestors Provides identity and strength
Think About Your Tūrangawaewae
Where is your special place? What makes you feel like you belong there? How does that place connect you to your family or friends?
What is Kingitanga?
Māori King movement started in 1858 United Māori tribes under one leader Protect Māori land and culture Still continues today
King Pōtatau Te Wherowhero - The First Māori King
Chosen as first Māori King in 1858 Great chief of Waikato iwi Wanted to protect Māori people and land Brought tribes together for strength
Ngaruawahia - Heart of Kingitanga
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River and Kingitanga Connections
Draw or write about: How the river connects people Why Ngaruawahia is special What makes a good leader
Ko au ko te awa, ko te awa ko au
I am the river, the river is me This whakataukī shows the deep connection between Māori and the Waikato River The river is part of who they are
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