Powhiri In Action : He Kete O Te Reo Powhiri

Powhiri in Action - He Kete O Te Reo Powhiri - Written in partnership by Maori educator Kiri Waitai and Pakeha educator Susan Battye. This book supports tikanga Maori. The photocopiable resource provides comprehensive information as well as supporting student activities about powhiri. The first section provides an overview of powhiri, and addresses questions such as: what is a powhiri? What is important about the process of powhiri? What is a marae? What is tikanga? What is kawa? What is tapu? What is noa? What reasons are there for a powhiri to take place? Subsequent sections explore powhiri from both the hosts and the visitors perspectives. Topics covered include tangata whenua, karanga, whaikorero, waiata, koha, hongi, hakari, manuhiri, te whakaeke, and much more.