🌿 Part 1: Understanding Pā Harakeke Structure

1. What is the name of the young shoot in the centre of the pā harakeke?

Awhi rito

Rito

Kāhu

Ngā herehere

2. The rito symbolises which member of the whānau?

The grandparents

The parents

The child

The wider community

3. Which parts of the pā harakeke represent the protective whānau members? (Select all that apply)

Awhi rito

Rito

Kāhu (outer leaves)

Ngā herehere

4. Complete the whakataukī: "Unuhia te rito o te harakeke, kei whea te kōmako e ___?"

Translation: If you remove the centre shoot of the flax bush, where will the bellbird ___?

💭 Part 2: Cultural Understanding

5. Explain in your own words what the pā harakeke teaches us about whānau relationships and protection.

6. How do the values of manaakitanga and aroha connect to the symbolism of the pā harakeke?

7. Think about your own whānau. Which role would you play in the pā harakeke model and why?

8. Draw and label your own pā harakeke diagram showing the different parts and their whānau symbolism.

9. Write a short pepeha or mihi that incorporates the symbolism of the pā harakeke and your own whānau connections.

10. Reflection: He aha te mea nui mō te whānau? (What is important about whānau?)