Te Reo, Term 4

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 way of doing things.
Pōwhiri	Welcoming Ceremony.
Tangata whenua	People who belong to the Marae.
Manuhiri	Visitors.
Tūrangawaewae	Where your ancestors came from.
Whanaungatanga	Where you belong.
Manaakitanga	Looking after others.
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 many Maraes are in New Zealand.