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Te Ao Haka Exploration

Read the kōrero, then complete the activities. Haka are living Māori performing arts with different forms, purposes and contexts. Follow the guidance of the people sharing a haka, and approach each one with respect.

Kōrero: Haka in Te Ao Māori

Haka is a Māori performing art that brings together voice, movement, rhythm and expression. There are many kinds of haka, and they are not all performed for the same reason. A haka may express welcome, pride, grief, challenge, celebration or a connection to a place or group. The meaning depends on the particular haka and its context. In a performance, people may use strong voices, coordinated actions, body percussion and facial expressions. Pūkana is an intense facial expression used in some haka; it is not simply a movement or a command. Haka can help people express identity and strengthen connections with whakapapa, whānau, hapū, iwi and whenua. Some haka are connected to particular people or communities, so learning about them should be guided by those with knowledge and authority.

Read, notice, connect

1.Which statement best describes haka, according to the kōrero?

A Māori performing art that can combine voice, movement, rhythm and expression
One dance that is always performed for the same reason
A set of facial expressions without sound or movement
A performance used only to challenge another group

2.Choose all the purposes or meanings the kōrero says a haka may express.

Welcome
Pride
Grief
A connection to a place or group
Cooking instructions

3.Complete the sentence using the kōrero: The meaning of a haka depends on the particular haka and its .

4.What does pūkana refer to in the kōrero?

An intense facial expression used in some haka
A type of body percussion
A word meaning welcome
A dance performed only at celebrations

5.Match each kupu in the left column to its meaning in the right column.

whānau
whenua
whakarongo
tū

listen
family
stand
land

6.True or false? Every haka is performed for the same reason.

TrueFalse

7.Name two ways performers may use their bodies or voices in haka, based on the kōrero.

8.Explain one way haka may strengthen connections for people. Use an idea from the kōrero.

9.A class is learning about a haka connected to a particular iwi. What is one respectful way to learn about it?

10.Write a short reflection: What is one idea about haka that you want to remember, and why?

Draw a respectful symbol or pattern that represents one idea from the kōrero, such as connection, identity, or welcome. Do not copy a haka or tā moko design unless you have permission and guidance.