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Māori Tourism Vocabulary Worksheet

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Māori Tourism Vocabulary Worksheet

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🎯 WALT: Use common Māori vocabulary in tourism settings

Success Criteria: I can correctly use and pronounce key Māori tourism terms and understand their cultural significance.

📚 Part 1: Vocabulary Matching

Instructions: Match each Māori term with its correct English meaning by drawing a line between them.

1. Pōwhiri
2. Manuhiri
3. Haere mai
4. Wāhi tapu
5. Kai
6. Haerenga
A. Sacred place
B. Welcome ceremony
C. Journey/trip
D. Food
E. Welcome/come here
F. Visitors/guests
7. Fill in the blanks with the correct Māori words:

When _____________ arrive at our marae, we greet them with "_____________ ki tō mātou marae!" Before entering any _____________, visitors should show respect and follow proper tikanga.

8. Circle the correct pronunciation guide for "pōwhiri":

POH-fee-ree

POH-whee-ree

POH-hee-ree

🗣️ Part 2: Tourism Role-Play Dialogue

Scenario: You are a tour guide greeting international visitors at a cultural centre. Complete the dialogue using appropriate Māori phrases.

9. Complete this conversation:
Tour Guide: _____________ ki a koutou! (Welcome everyone!)
Visitor: Kia ora! We're excited to be here.
Tour Guide: Ko _____________ koutou? (Who are you/where are you from?)
Visitor: We're from Australia.
Tour Guide: Ka rawe! We'll start with a _____________ to welcome you properly.
10. Cultural Reflection: Why is it important to use te reo Māori when welcoming visitors to New Zealand? Write 2-3 sentences.
Extension Activity (Advanced Learners):
11. Create your own sentence using at least 3 Māori tourism words from today's lesson:
12. Research Challenge: Find one local iwi greeting or place name in your area and explain its significance:

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