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Maori Language and Culture
The Maori people are the native people of New Zealand. They were also the original speakers of the Maori language, one of New Zealand's official languages. Descendants of the Maori people are found throughout New Zealand. In this category, there are questions relating to this people's culture, history and language.
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How long ago did the maori come to new zealand?
The Maori are believed to have arrived in New Zealand around 800 years ago, between 1250 and 1300 AD. They are Polynesian descendants who navigated the Pacific Ocean in canoes.
Why was it illegal to speak maori?
I don't know if it was ever illegal to speak Maori (te reo) in New Zealand.
In NZ schools, children were discouraged (in older times) from speaking any language other than english, for the learning of that language was considered one of the important purposes of schooling.
This policy was applied to French children, (Akaroa); Scandinavian children, (Norsewood and Dannevirk); and Gaelic children (Dunedin) as well as Maori.
No doubt Erse was frowned on as well.
But Maori, Latin, English and Gaelic have all been used in the NZ Parliament.
Where did Te Rauparaha 1st live?
Te Rauparaha's Ngati Toa lived at kawhia (on the west coast of the North Island between Raglan and Taranaki) until the Battle of Kawhia which took place around the turn of the 19th century when Te Rauparaha's belligerent and murderous behaviour finally united the other Iwi's of Tainui against him. A three-pronged land and sea attack on his Kawhia strongholds forced Te Raupraha and his Ngati Toa into giving up their lands and fleeing southwards.
What does where Wananga O Te Ka pai E Kotiro mean?
"Wananga O Te Ka pai E Kotiro" is a Māori phrase that roughly translates to "the place where great things happen, girl."
What is throw an apple mean in maori?
Whiua te aporo
Whiua te aporo
(throw the apple)
:) hope it helps
How do you pronounce 23 in maori?
23 in Maori is 'rua tekau ma toru'
RUA = roo-ah
TE = 'te'n
KAU = 'co' as in 'coa't
MA = 'mu'm
TO = 'to'rn
RU = 'ru'de
Remember, the 'R's are rolled :)
Te Aomihia
"Ihu" means "nose" in Māori, which is the language of the indigenous people of New Zealand. It is a significant body part representing a person's connection to their ancestors and environment in Māori culture.
What is the meaning of the maori word hei hei?
"Hei hei" in Maori can refer to a kite or a type of decoration made from feathers.
Rotorua is named after the Māori words "roto" meaning lake and "rua" meaning two, reflecting the city's location on the shore of Lake Rotorua, with another nearby lake, Lake Rotoiti. The name signifies the significance of the region's geothermal activity and natural beauty.
What is the maori word for family tree?
The Maori word for family tree is "whakapapa." It describes the genealogy, lineage, and connections between individuals within a family.
What is the maori flute called?
The Maori flute is called a "putorino." It is a traditional musical instrument of the Maori people of New Zealand and is made from wood. The putorino is unique in that it has a split airhole, allowing the player to produce different sounds by covering and uncovering the hole while playing.
What does makawe mean in maori?
"Makawe" is a Maori term that means "shark." In Maori culture, sharks are believed to be guardians and have spiritual significance.
How do you say 'what is the day today' in maori?
Ko te aha teenei raa
(the double letters are meant to letters with hyphens) :)
Both words Tino & Ataahua are maori , Tino is the adjective " very " and ataahua translates beautiful
Black volcanic rock used by maori as a cutting tool?
The black volcanic rock used by the Maori as a cutting tool is called "obsidian." It was highly valued for its sharpness and was commonly used for making tools and weapons like knives, scrapers, and arrowheads by the Maori people in New Zealand. The fine edges of obsidian made it an effective cutting tool in various tasks.
What are new zealnd natives called?
New Zealand natives are called Maori pronounced (Maa-ooh-re). They're are very nice welcoming people (generally) maybe you should vist sometime its a great place to come for holiday. I would suggest seeing the haka (A maori warrior dance) The All Blacks perform it before a game you can search for it on You Tube.
What were Maori statues used for?
Maori statue's are used the same way people use photo's, they are statue's/carvings of one's ancestors. They will appear inside and outside a maori meeting house. Standing in front of a meeting house you will be able to see the carvings on the facia boards leading to an apex of the roofline. These carvings will tell you: 1. Who the people are, who own that particular meeting house and it's surrounding land 2. And from whom they are descended 3. The carving a the apex of the roof line will be the founding ancestor of that iwi or hapu.[ tribe or sub-tribe] These carvings will have the same traits as the person had in real life, eg A leader named Te Kooti is depicted with one of his fingers missing-as he did in life. They also serve as a teaching tool in Genealogy. Young children only have to visit their home Marae-Meeting house to learn everything they need to know about who they are, whom they are desceded from, and what tribe they belong to.
Which Maori tribe first got hold of Muskets?
The Ngāpuhi tribe is considered one of the first Maori tribes to acquire muskets in the early 19th century. Their access to firearms changed the dynamics of conflict and trade among different Maori tribes and European colonists.
What is the maori name for Chelsea and Amanda please?
The Māori name for Chelsea is "Hīrini" and for Amanda is "Ānahera." These names have cultural significance and may vary based on region and dialect within New Zealand.
