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 Marea 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 focussed 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 correct procedure, custom, way of doing things. Eg Karakia, powhiri.
Pōwhiri	The pōwhiri (or pōhiri) is the welcoming ceremony on a marae.
Tangata whenua	tangata whenua are the local people who are connected to the marae, either though genealogy or by association.
Manuhiri	Visitors to a marae.
Tūrangawaewae	Tūrangawaewae give you a home base on a marae. This includes rights and obligations.
Whanaungatanga	Relationship, sense of family connection. Beloning.
Manaakitanga	Care for a person's well being. This includes the respect given to elders.
Aroha	Means love. Aroha can mean respect, concern, hosptality, and the process on giving.

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……...