Maori Language and Culture

Matariki has been around for thousands of years and has been observed by various cultures, including Māori in New Zealand. It marks the beginning of the Māori New Year and is a time for celebration, reflection, and planning for the new year ahead.

thursday in maori is Turei or Raatu

Toa means warrior or brave man and it can also mean, winner or to win.

In the Māori language, Matariki means "eyes of god" or "little eyes." In other languages, there is no direct translation for Matariki as it is a specific term used in the context of Māori culture and the star cluster it represents.

koiora

"Haere mai ki te hokinga mai" is how you say welcome back in Maori.

In Maori, you can say "haere whakamiharo" to wish someone a safe journey.

Waireti

Kowhaiwhai and tukutuku are traditional Māori art forms in New Zealand. Kowhaiwhai are decorative patterns or designs found on the rafters and ridgepoles of meeting houses, often representing genealogical connections and tribal identity. Tukutuku are lattice-like panels woven from dyed flax or other natural materials and also found in meeting houses, typically depicting stories or symbolic motifs.

Matariki, the Māori New Year, is typically observed in New Zealand during the winter months of late June to early July. The exact date varies each year as it is determined by the reappearance of the Matariki star cluster (Pleiades) in the sky.

Greek myths come from ancient Greece and are focused on gods and goddesses, heroes, and epic adventures. Maori myths originate from the indigenous people of New Zealand, the Maori, and often revolve around nature, ancestors, and creation stories specific to their culture. While both types of myths share elements of storytelling and cultural significance, they vary in themes, characters, and settings.

You would say "He whakamārama katoa rātou" in Maori.

Maunga.

Pronounced Mo-Ng-Ah

The mountain is aptly named Mount Ngauruhoe, as its Maori name means "exploding crater" in reference to its history of frequent volcanic activity, including eruptions in 1974 and 2008. This iconic cone-shaped volcano is located in Tongariro National Park in New Zealand.

The Maori traded with the British to obtain new goods such as weapons, tools, and textiles that they did not have access to in their own communities. In exchange, the British were seeking resources like flax, timber, and food supplies from the Maori. Trading served as a way for both parties to meet their own needs and benefit economically.

The Maori word for brave is "māia."

Yes, Maori did use stingray barbs as weapons. They were attached to wooden handles to create a weapon called a "māheru" or "makau" for hunting and warfare. The barbs were sharp and effective tools for close combat.

In Māori, "family tree" can be translated as "rākau whānau" or "whakapapa whānau."

A Wānanga is a traditional Māori educational institution in New Zealand that focuses on imparting knowledge and skills in various areas like cultural practices, arts, and language. It is a place of learning where students engage with Māori knowledge and teachings in an immersive and holistic way.

Yes, Matariki is also known as the Pleiades star cluster, Subaru (in Japan), and the Seven Sisters. It is a significant star cluster in various cultures and is often associated with the Māori New Year in New Zealand.

tauiwi means is a maori term for nonmaori New Zealand

The Māori word for cloudy is "paparangi."

Yes, Pieter T is a New Zealand musician of Maori descent. He is well-known for his soulful R&B music and has gained popularity both in New Zealand and internationally.