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Ocean-going waka, whatever their size, could be paddled but achieved their best speeds when propelled by sail. The Polynesian settlers of New Zealand migrated to New Zealand in large waka; some of these were waka hourua according to legend, double-hulled vessels. Maori were expert hunters and fishermen. As mostly coastal dwellers, fishing was vitally important to them. Maori considered whales as kaitiaki (guardians), and used their flesh for food and their hard, strong bones for weapons. A Maori tradition that remains today is to throw back the first fish caught. This is a way of thanking Tangaroa, god of the sea, for his bounty. It is also considered that they hopped from island to island before making their journey's end at aotea roa. The cook islands language is 97% similar to that of maori and could suggest that this was the last stop. A favourite meal that is still eaten today is diced raw fish sauced in coconut cream seasoned and salted.
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What were watercraft called called in the cook islands?
The Cook Islands are populated by the Maori people. The traditional watercraft of the Maori is the Waka or Waka taua (war canoe)
What did the maori come to new zealand in?
Waka (Maori canoes)
What does waka mean in Maori?
"Waka" in Maori refers to a canoe or boat traditionally used by the Maori people for transportation and fishing. It is also used symbolically to represent a journey or voyage.
What are the names of some of the Maori canoes?
waka
What does Waka Taua mean?
Waka Taua is a war canoe for the maori people of New Zeland.
What are the 7 maori waka?
The seven traditional Maori waka (canoes) are: Arawa, Tainui, Tokomaru, Mataatua, Kurahaupo, Takitimu, and Horouta. Each waka represents a different tribe or group within Maori culture and history.
How do you pronounce the Maori word Waka?
It is pronounced as "wah-kah."
What is the maori word for horse?
Tainui, Te arawa, Mataatua, Takitimu, Tokomaru, Kurahaupo and Aotea.
Maori name for Mt Cook?
The Maori name for Mt Cook is Aoraki.
What is the maori name for car?
Motoka, or motuka. These are both transliterations from English, i.e motoka sounds like motor car. Another word for car is waka, which also means canoe. Waka is a traditional Maori word.
Where did maori people live before they lived in new zealand?
It is said, Maori traversed the oceans via waka (canoe) from Hawaiki-nui.
What is Christchurch in Maori?
Otautahi Meaning the place of Tautahi a chief who arrived in one of the original waka (ocean going canoes)
