Mihi Whakatau

 Mihi Whakatau is a Maori term for a formal greeting.

 Mihi Whakatau is a traditonally used for welcoming introductions and openings. It is undertaken by the Tangata whenua (local inhabitants).

The mihi needs to acknowledge the significant aspects to the place. The Maunga (mountain), Awa (river), and iwi (tribe) are generally used.

Introducing Ingoa (name), Oku tipuna (ancestral place) and where you live is important for the audience to understand the position of the speaker.

Mauhiri is the term used to describe or group the visitors that are being welcomed.

It is important to end with warm welcome so the visitors know that there is no hostility in the 2 groups being together.

Being respectful of the land, the people and the purpose of a visit will ensure long lasting relationships and connections.

Maori Name

 

Today I was doing Te reo Maori with Fire Odie and I got them all right. This is my te reo Maori.

Maori Place Names

 

This week we have  been learning  the meanings of New Zealand place  names, and locating them on a map.

Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori

 

Here are some facts we found out about Maori Language Week.

Wharenui

 

This was our Te Reo task. We needed to  draw label the parts of a Wharenui.

Tahi, Rua, Tahi

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We have been learning to count forward and backward in Te Reo to tekau. This is an action chant.