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Haerenga Journey Vocabulary Worksheet

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Haerenga Journey Vocabulary Worksheet

Māori waka journey illustration

🗺️ Part 1: Vocabulary Matching

Instructions: Match each te reo Māori word with its English meaning. Write the letter in the circle.

1. Haerenga
2. Waka
3. Hikoi
4. Pae tawhiti
5. Taunga
A. Walk/journey on foot
B. Landing place/arrival
C. Journey/voyage
D. Canoe
E. Far destination

Pronunciation Guide:

• Haerenga = "high-ray-nga" • Waka = "wah-kah" • Hikoi = "hee-koy"

• Pae tawhiti = "pie tah-fee-tee" • Taunga = "tah-oo-nga"

✍️ Part 2: Sentence Building

Instructions: Complete these sentences using the vocabulary words from Part 1.

1. I am going on a journey = Kei te haere au ki te _____________
2. The _____________ sails across the water to reach the landing place.
3. We will walk together = Ka _____________ tāua
4. Circle the correct word: The travellers arrived at their (whare / taunga / rere)
5. Create your own sentence using two vocabulary words:

Helpful phrases:

• Kei te haere au = I am going • Ka haere = will go • Ki te = to the

🌟 Part 3: My Haerenga - Cultural Reflection

Think about journeys in your life. Write 1-2 sentences in te reo Māori about:

A journey you want to take OR an important journey you have experienced

Why are journeys important in Māori culture? Write your answer in English:

Remember: In te ao Māori, haerenga can be both physical journeys (like waka voyages) and spiritual journeys (like learning te reo Māori). Every journey connects us to our identity and community.

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