🗺️ Part 1: Rivers and Geography

1. What is the te reo Māori word for river?

awa

moana

maunga

whenua

2. Which are major rivers and streams in the Ōtaki area? (Tick all that apply)

Ōtaki River

Waikanae River

Mangaone Stream

Thames River

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct compass directions:

North in te reo Māori is ________, and South is ________.

East in te reo Māori is ________, and West is ________.

4. What do we call the place where a river starts?

mouth

source

middle

bank

📖 Part 2: Stories and Culture

5. Why are river names important to Māori communities?

6. Think about your family or community. Do you know any stories about local rivers or streams? Write about one below:

7. List three activities that people might do by rivers in Ōtaki:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

8. In the space below, draw a simple map showing one of the Ōtaki rivers. Include:

• The river's path

• Where it starts (source) and where it ends (mouth)

• One important place or landmark along the river

• A compass showing North (raki)

9. Write one sentence explaining why rivers are important to the people of Ōtaki: