Maori Language and Culture

be dry, arid eg When the patient has been hot for quite a long time, dry the body with a towel and then put on dry clothes.

Rangitoto is Māori for 'Bloody Sky', with the name coming from the full phrase Ngā Rangi-i-totongia-a Tama-te-kapua('The days of the bleeding of Tama-te-kapua'). Tama-te-kapua was the captain of the Arawa waka (canoe) and was badly wounded on the island, at a (lost) battle with the Tainui iwi(tribe) at Islington Bay

Matariki, also known as the Pleiades star cluster, appears in the New Zealand sky once a year during the Māori new year, which usually occurs in late May or early June. The rising of Matariki is traditionally used to mark the start of the Māori new year.

The Maori language has been spoken in New Zealand since before the arrival of Europeans in the early 19th century. It was the dominant language of communication for Maori communities until colonization led to the introduction of English. Efforts to revitalize and promote the Maori language have been ongoing since the 20th century.

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Matariki is usually visible in the pre-dawn sky in the southern hemisphere, particularly in New Zealand. It is best seen in the winter months of June and July. Look towards the northeast horizon to catch a glimpse of the star cluster.

The constellation, Matariki, is also known as the Seven Sisters or the Pleiades.

Its actual other names are:

Subaru

Pleiades

Ma'ali'

Matariki

It can also be called the maori new year

By Fauzia

matariki is known as the seven stars of matariki. it started of with the seven sisters who were stuck between their two parents. papa the mother and rangi the father. the seven sisters tried pushing their parents apart, and in the end they did. pushing rangi far into the skies. but matariki was so sad that he cried lightning. and the lightning became the seven stars on matariki.

You can say "Kei te kata au" in Maori, which means "I am laughing."

The name "Morgan" can be translated to Māori as "Mohi."

Akeake is a small tree with very hard wood. "Ake ake ake" means "forever".

Matariki is a traditional Maori star cluster that marks the beginning of the Maori New Year. It is believed to have originated from the mythological story of the demi-god Matariki and her six daughters, who are represented by the seven stars in the cluster. The appearance of Matariki in the sky signals the start of the Maori New Year and is celebrated with rituals, feasting, and ceremonies.

In Maori, "ta" can have various meanings depending on the context. It can refer to a traditional Maori war club, a person's younger sibling, or be used as a term of endearment or respect.

Tino hoa(:

Kapai Koutou, Ka Rawe matou.

The Maori word for male is, Tane (Tah-neh).

A waiata whakapapa is a traditional Maori song that tells genealogical stories about ancestors, tribes, or other aspects of Maori culture. These songs are often sung at important events such as gatherings, ceremonies, or celebrations to honor and connect with the ancestors and history of the Maori people.

A waiata whakanui is a celebratory song in Māori culture that is sung to honor and celebrate special events, achievements, or people. It is a form of expression that embodies the significance of the occasion and is often performed with passion and emotion.

Kei te mauiui (pronounced K teh ma-wee-wee)

This is a rough translation, but I think it means '(in) the earlier time, just like our ancestors.'

Tuke is the word for elbow.

Whetū (assuming you mean that the 'u' has a macron- as there is no word 'whetu') then it means star, or asterisk. It is sometimes used to refer to other celestial bodies such as comets. It is also a noun.

The other name for Matariki is the Pleiades star cluster. Matariki is also known as the Seven Sisters.

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The introduction of guns by European explorers had a significant impact on Maori society, affecting warfare, hunting practices, and power dynamics among tribes. Guns made it easier for tribes to engage in conflicts and led to changes in traditional Maori warfare tactics.