Te Reo, Term 4 2016

Te Reo

Blog Post Title : Te Reo, Term 4 2016.

This term we have been learning all about the Marae. We have learned that…….

• The Marae is an important focal point for the community.
• The Marae is a place where tradition and customs can be carried out.
• The Marae is a place where people can express their values with dignity.
• There are many kawa ( protocols) that prevail on the marae.
• Marae kawa (protocols) can differ between maraes and iwi.

We have focused on some key concepts when doing this learning.

These are listed and explained in the table below.

Concept	Definition - give the meaning of these concepts in your own words.
Tikanga	The procedures of a Marae
Pōwhiri	A welcoming ceremony to the Manuhiri
Tangata whenua	Are the local people
Manuhiri	Visitors to a Marae
Tūrangawaewae	A home base on a Marae. It also includes rights and obligations
Whanaungatanga	A relationship/belonging
Manaakitanga	Care and respect for other people
Aroha	Love

See this video for an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of people on a marae.

Something I would like to learn more about the marae is how you can go visit one.