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Seven stages of Pōwhiri 

📚 Part 1: Understanding the Seven Stages

1. What is a pōwhiri?

A traditional Māori welcoming ceremony

A type of Māori food

A Māori dance

A Māori song

2. Which stage involves the pressing of noses?

Wero

Karanga

Hongi

Hākari

3. What happens during the wero stage?

People share kai (food)

A challenge is performed

Formal speeches are given

Songs are sung

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct stage names:

The __________ is the call of welcome, while __________ are the formal speeches given during the ceremony.

At the end of the pōwhiri, everyone shares __________ together as a feast.

🔄 Part 2: Sequencing the Seven Stages

5. Number the seven stages of pōwhiri in the correct order (1-7):

____ Hākari (feast or sharing kai)

____ Wero (challenge)

____ Waiata (songs in support)

____ Karanga (call of welcome)

____ Hongi (pressing of noses) or handshake

____ Whaikōrero (formal speeches)

6. Which stages involve speaking or calling out? (Tick all that apply)

Karanga

Whaikōrero

Hongi

Waiata

✏️ Part 3: Reflection and Understanding

7. Why is it important to follow tikanga (customs) during a pōwhiri?
8. Describe what happens during the hākari stage and why it is important:
9. How can you show respect during a pōwhiri? Give two examples:

Example 1: ________________________________

Example 2: ________________________________

10. Complete this sentence: "Learning about pōwhiri helps me understand Māori culture because..."

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