Stages of powhiri

Make a copy of the powerpoint below and match the different parts together. The first one has been done for you as an example. 

Traditional Powhiri Items

What is a marae and why is it important?

A marae is our focal point. A marae enables us to carry out our traditions and customs and express our values fully and with dignity. Marae kawa (local protocols) prevail when we gather on marae. Marae kawa differ from one marae to the next and across different tribal regions. We need marae for a number of reasons, including:

• Whaikōrero – that we may rise tall in oratory

• Tangihanga – that we may weep for our dead

• Karakia – that we may pray

• Hākari – that we may have our feasts

• Manaakitanga – that we may house our guests

• Hui – that we may have our meetings

• Mārena – that we may host weddings

• Hui whānau – that we may have family reunions

• Waiata and haka – that we may sing our waiata and perform our haka.

This weeks challenge is to learn one of the two items that is often performed on a marae and to understand why it is a commonly performed item. What makes these items special, especially for a powhiri? At some point in your life whether for high school, university, a tangi, work or just to accompany a friend you will likely attend at powhiri. Knowing these songs below will help you be part of a very tapu Māori tradition.

Tōia Mai te Waka

Tēnā Koutou

 

Juniors - Fortune Tellers

Watch the video below on how to make a fortune teller. Pick four colours to go in the top layer. Pick 8 numbers to go in the second layer and pick four Māori Atua (Gods) to put on the third and final layer. 

 

Mihi

 Mihi is a traditional Māori greeting. They are used as formal welcome speeches, expression of thanks or just to identify who you are and where you have come from. Your mihi can be long or short. 

The hardest part about your mihi is standing up and saying it with confidence and saying it with confidence is so important. Your mihi is all about you and your family so speak of yourself and your family with pride and confidence.This comes with lots of practice saying it. Say it in the mirror every morning, say it in the shower, say it to your friends.  

Watch the video and read the examples below for extra help.