A waiata is a Maori song performed at special occasions eg. Powhiri.
The name of a welcoming ceremony for a marae is called a 'Powhiri'
Powhiri is a traditional New Zealand welcome. During these ceremonies there are speeches, dancing, and singing. This ceremony is used to welcome visitors.
A dark coloured skirt or dress, should come below the knee and preferably to the ankle. also you should be dressed conservatively, NO CLEAVAGE! :-)
The Maori have a strong spiritual life and often participate in the prayer and meditation. These prayers are referred to as Karakia and they aim in uniting communities and asking guidance from spiritual beings. These prayers provide a link between the Maori and their spiritual world, allowing them to communicate and show connect with their gods Karakia are the prayers that bring everyone together. Asking assistance of a superior being to give spiritual protection to all those who are participating in the powhiri (powhiri means celebrations). " (quoted from http://www.newzealand.com/travel/about-nz/features/powhiri/the-ceremony/karakia-prayers.cfm) The Maori are a very creative and artistic society and often partake in things such as dance and art. An example that the Maori are famous for is the spiritual expression of the Kapa Haka, which is a tribal dance that provides the Maori with a way to express their faith in a creative way.
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 4 words with the pattern ----IRI. That is, seven letter words with 5th letter I and 6th letter R and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: daquiri powhiri saimiri tawhiri
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern -O-H--I. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter O and 4th letter H and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: dochmii powhiri
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern P----RI. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter P and 6th letter R and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: pindari powhiri
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern -O--I-I. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter O and 5th letter I and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: cortili porcini powhiri sordini tondini
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 5 words with the pattern ---HI-I. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter H and 5th letter I and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: dashiki pachisi powhiri sashimi tawhiri
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern ---H-RI. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter H and 6th letter R and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: kacheri powhiri tawhiri
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 11 words with the pattern ---H--I. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter H and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are: afghani archaei dasheki dashiki dochmii kacheri omphali pachisi powhiri sashimi tawhiri