Te Reo, Term 4 2016.

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 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	A custom.
Pōwhiri	Is when the people of the marae welcoming.
Tangata whenua	Is when the people connect to the marae.
Manuhiri	When people are visiting to the marae.
Tūrangawaewae	Gives you a home base on the marae and they give rights and objections.
Whanaungatanga	Relationship which is family connections.
Manaakitanga	Care's for an old person well being.
Aroha	Means love Aroha can mean respect, hospitality and the process of 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……...