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Te Reo Whakataukī Weekly

Read the whakataukī and its meaning. Try saying the Māori words aloud, then use the activities to show what you understand. Word bank: waka, noa, canoe, board or ride, unrestricted, without restriction, ocean, paddle.

This week’s whakataukī

This week’s whakataukī is a short saying about a waka and who may board it. Word clues: he = a; waka = canoe; eke = board or ride; noa = unrestricted, without restriction. Literal sense: A canoe that everyone can board. The whakataukī is commonly used to express that we are all in this together.

1.At the sailing club, Kahu, Oliver and Levi are getting a waka ready. Which meaning best matches “He waka eke noa”?
  • Everyone is included and working together.
  • Only the strongest person may board.
  • The waka is travelling by itself.
2.Complete the whakataukī by choosing the words from this word bank: waka · noa He eke .
3.Match each Māori word to its clue.
  • waka
  • eke
  • noa
  • board or ride
  • unrestricted, without restriction
  • canoe
4.True or false: The whakataukī can remind a group to include everyone, not leave someone out.
TrueFalse
5.The sailing club crew has one job left before launching. Write one practical way the crew could show the idea that everyone is in this together.
6.Put the words in the correct order to rebuild the whakataukī: noa · He · eke · waka
7.Which action best shows the idea of inclusion during a team task?
  • Ask each person how they can contribute.
  • Let one person make every decision.
  • Ignore a teammate who needs help.
8.Write a short message to encourage a new crew member. Include the whakataukī “He waka eke noa” and explain its meaning in your own words.
Draw a small scene showing people working together and including everyone. Add one speech bubble with “He waka eke noa”.

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  • Te Reo Whakataukī Weekly, page 1 of 2: This week’s whakataukī

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