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Whakawhanaungatanga Vocabulary Flashcards
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Whakawhanaungatanga Vocabulary Flashcards
📚 Part 1: Core Vocabulary Matching
Instructions: Draw lines to match each Te Reo Māori word with its English meaning.
1. Whakawhanaungatanga
2. Whānau
3. Hapū
4. Kaitiaki
5. Kawenata
6. Manaakitanga
A. Guardian, protector
B. Extended family group
C. Building relationships
D. Hospitality, care for others
E. Family
F. Covenant, agreement
🗣️ Part 2: Kiwaha (Idioms) and Whakataukī
7. What does this kiwaha mean? "Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini."
My strength is not that of one person, but that of many
I am the strongest person in my family
One person can do everything alone
8. Complete this famous whakataukī: "He aha te mea nui o te ao? He _______, he _______, he _______."
Translation: What is the most important thing in the world? It is _______, _______, _______.
9. Explain in your own words what the whakataukī from question 8 teaches us about Whakawhanaungatanga:
✏️ Part 3: Personal Reflection
10. Give two examples of how you show Whakawhanaungatanga in your own whānau or community:
11. Which of these actions demonstrate kaitiakitanga? (Tick all that apply)
Cleaning up rubbish at the beach
Protecting native birds
Wasting water
Caring for the marae grounds
12. Write one personal goal for strengthening your relationships and responsibilities within your whānau or community:
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