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Pōwhiri Stages and Significance

Pōwhiri Stages and Significance

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Wāhanga 1: Understanding Pōwhiri

1. He aha te kaupapa o te pōwhiri? (What is the purpose of pōwhiri?)
2. Circle the correct answer: Which value is most central to pōwhiri?

Manaakitanga (hospitality and respect)

Kaitiakitanga (guardianship)

Rangatiratanga (leadership)

Kotahitanga (unity)

Wāhanga 2: Pōwhiri Stages

3. Match each stage of pōwhiri with its correct description:
1. Karanga
2. Wero
3. Whaikōrero
4. Hongi
5. Kai
A. Formal speeches by men
B. Sharing of food together
C. Traditional greeting with touching of noses
D. Ceremonial challenge to visitors
E. Calling by women to welcome visitors
4. Fill in the blanks with the correct pōwhiri stages:

The pōwhiri begins with the _____________ as women call to welcome the visitors. This may be followed by a _____________ to test the visitors' intentions. After the formal _____________ speeches, people greet each other with _____________ and finally share _____________ together.

Wāhanga 3: Cultural Values

5. Check all the cultural values that are expressed through pōwhiri:

Whanaungatanga (building relationships)

Manaakitanga (hospitality and care)

Whakapapa (genealogy and connections)

Mauri (life force)

Tapu (sacredness)

Mana (spiritual power and authority)

6. Explain why the hongi is an important part of pōwhiri:

Wāhanga 4: Reflection and Application

7. Draw a simple diagram showing the order of pōwhiri stages:
8. Why is kai (sharing food) considered an important final stage of pōwhiri?
9. How does pōwhiri strengthen whanaungatanga (relationships) in Māori communities?
10. Complete this whakataukī about community and place:

"Ko tō maunga whakatoi, ko tō awa whakaruruhau, ko tō _____________ e tū iho nei."

What does this whakataukī mean in relation to pōwhiri? ___________________________

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