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Pōwhiri Tikanga Role-Play
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Pōwhiri Tikanga Role-Play
Wāhanga 1: Pōwhiri Sequence Knowledge
1. Put the pōwhiri sequence in the correct order by numbering 1-5:
Hongi/Hariru
Karanga
Wero
Whaikōrero
Waiata
2. Who performs the wero?
Kuia from tangata whenua
Tane warrior from tangata whenua
Manuhiri leader
Kaumātua from both groups
3. What is the purpose of karanga?
Wāhanga 2: Tikanga Understanding
4. Match the Māori concepts with their meanings in pōwhiri context:
1. Tapu
2. Noa
3. Manaakitanga
4. Whanaungatanga
A. Hospitality and care for visitors
B. Sacred, restricted state
C. Building relationships and connections
D. Ordinary, unrestricted state
5. Fill in the blanks about manuhiri preparations:
Before arriving at the marae, manuhiri must learn the ________ of the hosting iwi, bring appropriate ________, and wear ________ attire that shows respect for the occasion.
Wāhanga 3: Role-Play Planning
6. You are preparing for your role-play. Choose your role:
Tangata whenua - host
Manuhiri - visitor
7. List three responsibilities of your chosen role during pōwhiri:
8. What key phrases or actions will you need to demonstrate in your role-play?
Wāhanga 4: Cultural Reflection
9. Why is it important to understand different iwi may have different kawa (protocols)?
10. How does participating in pōwhiri help strengthen your identity as tangata whenua?
11. Draw a simple diagram showing the layout of people during the karanga exchange:
Wāhanga 5: Post Role-Play Reflection
12. After completing your role-play, what did you learn about pōwhiri tikanga that you didn't know before?
13. Rate your confidence in participating in a real pōwhiri:
Very confident - ready to participate
Somewhat confident - need more practice
Not confident - need much more learning
14. What feedback would you give your partner about their role-play performance?
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