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Ngā Tikanga Māori
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Ngā Tikanga Māori
📚 Part 1: Te Reo Māori Vocabulary
1. Match the following Te Reo Māori terms with their English meanings:
a) Pōwhiri
b) Manaakitanga
c) Whanaungatanga
d) Tangihanga
e) Kawa
1) Funeral rites
2) Welcome ceremony
3) Hospitality and care
4) Kinship and relationships
5) Protocols and procedures
2. Which of the following best describes the concept of tikanga?
Traditional Māori songs and dances
Māori customs, values and practices
Māori language learning methods
Traditional Māori food preparation
3. Complete the sentence using appropriate Te Reo Māori vocabulary:
When visitors arrive at the marae, they participate in a _____________ ceremony, which demonstrates _____________ (hospitality) and helps establish _____________ (relationships) between the groups.
🏛️ Part 2: Understanding Tikanga Māori
4. Describe three key elements that are typically part of a pōwhiri ceremony:
5. Select all the appropriate behaviours when visiting a marae:
Wait to be called onto the marae
Remove shoes before entering the wharenui
Speak loudly during the pōwhiri
Follow the lead of your hosts
Bring a koha (gift) for the hosts
6. Explain the cultural significance of haka in Māori society:
7. How does the concept of manaakitanga apply in modern New Zealand contexts? Give two examples:
🤔 Part 3: Reflection and Application
8. Choose one aspect of tikanga Māori that you find most meaningful and explain why:
9. How can understanding tikanga Māori help build stronger relationships in your community?
10. Write a brief whakataukī (proverb) or saying that reflects one of the tikanga values discussed in class:
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