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The "waka" was the traditional boat or means of transport for Maori people. It is what they first travelled to New Zealand in. Even today, "waka" are are being used, more commonly in regattas and the like.
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∙ 15y agoIt's hardiness for tools. As jewellery - stories passed down from generation to generation have helped the mystery and rarity of the pounamu to become quite legendary.
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∙ 10y agobecause it is hard to find in new zealand and is good for making weapons and good for neckalaces
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How did the maoris get to New Zealand?
In canoes or "waka" (Maori word for boat). They started in Asia, where they island jumped through the Polynesian islands.
What is moari?
Tena Kotou Tena kotou Tena Kotou Katoa That is one short greeting of the Maori language! Maoris live in New Zealand but do have a different culture to the New Zealanders Maoris have darker skin The word Haka is Maori which you may of seen the New Zealand rugby team perform the haka Maoris travelled to new Zealand in a canoe type boat called a waka In New Zealand we have a treaty with the maori people called the "Treaty of Waitangi" so that we can share the land with the maori fairly
Why was the treaty singed?
So that the Europeans could agree with the Maoris so that the Europeans could stop destroying and vandalising the land and also so that they could share it
What is Freshlyground singing in Waka Waka?
She is singing : Awela Majoni Biggie Biggie Mama From A to Z Athi Sithi La Majoni Biggie Biggi Mama From East to West Bathi Waka Waka Ma Eh Eh Waka Waka Ma Eh Eh Zonke zizwe mazi buye cuz this is Africa If u don't believe me trust me cuz i am from Ghana a country in Africa
What is the minority group in New Zealand called?
The native people and minority are the maoris
How did the maoris get to New Zealand?
In canoes or "waka" (Maori word for boat). They started in Asia, where they island jumped through the Polynesian islands.
What is moari?
Tena Kotou Tena kotou Tena Kotou Katoa That is one short greeting of the Maori language! Maoris live in New Zealand but do have a different culture to the New Zealanders Maoris have darker skin The word Haka is Maori which you may of seen the New Zealand rugby team perform the haka Maoris travelled to new Zealand in a canoe type boat called a waka In New Zealand we have a treaty with the maori people called the "Treaty of Waitangi" so that we can share the land with the maori fairly
Why is the treaty of waitangi important to maoris?
It was to give peace between the Maori and Pakeha
Why do the Maoris see the sea very important to there culture?
Because it was a very good source of sustenance.
Who is waka sama?
Waka-sama is the vocalist (i think so) of this band called Danger Gang...
What is waka waka?
Shakira song Waka Waka mean that inconswelo.
Is Maoris a prepositional phrase?
No, maoris is a noun. One word cannot be a phrase
Are waka-wakan rats real?
no, waka-wakan rats are presumably and probably fictional, although i'm not entirely certain they don't but ive looked them up and can't find anything about rats or waka-waka. so no they are not real.
Why are Maoris called Maoris?
The term "Maori" is believed to come from the Maori language, where it originally referred to the indigenous people of New Zealand. The origins of the word itself are not definitively known, but it is used to identify the cultural and ethnic group of people in New Zealand with Polynesian ancestry.
Did maoris use to eat kiwis?
No, Maoris traditionally did not eat kiwis. Kiwis are a native bird of New Zealand and are considered a taonga (treasure) by the Maori people. The kiwi is a protected species under New Zealand law, and it is illegal to harm or kill them.
Why is waka waka a popular song?
The song waka waka is very popular because of shakira. Of course she had to make her song more inserting so she had to add some one in.So she added freshly ground. My words are is that that song is very good!
What are the lyrics to waka waka by Shakira when the other woman sings?
Waka Laka's a thing to play forever Just to be together (Just to be together) Waka Laka's a place to be forever Waka Laka love and fantasy (Waka... Waka... Waka...) See Waka Laka when you need a flight of fantasy (fantasy) Ecstasy (ecstasy) Rhapsody (rhapsody) See Waka Laka when you want a love so tenderness (tenderness) Waka Laka make you fly See Waka Laka when you're going to feel so sad and blue, Just for you, never blue See Waka Laka and a funny bunny'll free your life Now it's Waka Laka time I wanna live (I wanna live) A brand new day (A brand new day) Go far away (Go far away) To Waka Laka place A Waka time (A Waka time) To feel so fine (To feel so fine) A Waka Laka flight Waka Laka's a thing to play forever Just to be together (Just to be together) Waka Laka's so magical and tender Musical and wonder fantasy Waka Laka's a never ending story Glory, glory, glory (Glory, glory, glory) Waka Laka's a place to be forever Waka Laka love and, Waka Laka love and, Waka Laka love and fantasy
