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Pōwhiri Practices Introduction

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Pōwhiri Practices Introduction

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📚 Part 1: Matching Pōwhiri Terms

Instructions: Match each pōwhiri term with its correct definition by drawing a line between them.

1. Wero
2. Karanga
3. Whaikōrero
4. Koha
5. Haka pōwhiri
A. Gift or offering given to hosts
B. Challenge performed by warriors
C. Welcome haka performed for visitors
D. Formal speeches by men
E. Ceremonial call by women

✏️ Part 2: Describing Pōwhiri Practices

1. Describe what happens during the wero (challenge):
2. Explain what happens during karanga and who performs it:
3. Why is koha (gift giving) important in pōwhiri according to tikanga Māori?
4. Choose ONE pōwhiri practice and explain why it is important to Māori culture:

Practice chosen: _________________

🎤 Part 3: Using Te Reo Māori

Sentence Starters to help you:

• Ko te _______ he mahi nui... (The _______ is an important practice...)

• I roto i te _______, ka... (During the _______, they...)

• He mea nui tēnei nā te mea... (This is important because...)

5. Write a short description of one pōwhiri practice using some te reo Māori words. Use the sentence starters above to help you:
6. Circle the tikanga values that are shown in pōwhiri practices:

Manaakitanga (hospitality)

Whakatōhea (respect)

Kotahitanga (unity)

Whakapapa (relationships)

Mauri (life force)

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