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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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What is the Maori word for weapons?
Depends what type of weapon - Taiaha - maipi - hani - Wooden weapons like in a Haka.
rakau - weapon
Who are the maori kings and queens that have reigned?
1858-1860 Kingi Potatau Te Wherowhero.
1860-1894 Kingi Tawhiao Matutaera Te Wherowhero.
1894-1912 Kingi Mahuta Tawhiao Potatau Te Wherowhero.
1912-1933 Kingi Te Rata Mahuta Tawhiao Potatau Te Wherowhero.
1933-1966 Kingi Koroki Te Rata Mahuta Tawhiao Potatau Te Wherowhero.
1966-2006 Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu Paki.
2006-Present Kingi Tuheitia Paki.
Do you have to be Maori to lead the All Black haka?
No, you just have t to believe in yourself and the words of the haka that you are about to sing and the respect for the culture and it's beliefs and values.
When was the first Te Matatini competition?
Host Region
Winner
1972
Rotorua
Waihirere
1973
Rotorua
Mawai Hokona
1975
Whangarei
Te Roopu Manutaki
1977
Gisborne
Te Kotahitanga o Waitaha
1979
Wellington
Waihirere
1981
Auckland
Taniwharau
1983
Hastings
Ngati Rangiwewehi
1986
Christchurch
Te Waka Huia
1988
Whangarei
Waihirere
1990
Waitangi
Te Roopu Manutaki
1992
Ngaruawahia
Te Waka Huia
1994
Hawera
Te Waka Huia
1996
Rotorua
Ngati Rangiwewehi
1998
Trentham
Waihirere
2000
Ngaruawahia
Matarae I O Rehu
2002
Tamaki Makaurau
Waihirere
2005
Rangitane
Te Whanau a Apanui
2007
Rangitane
Whangara Mai Tawhiti
2009
Mataatua
Te Waka Huia
From:
http://www.tematatini.co.nz/festival/past-venue-festival-winners.htm
According to the Te Matatini website, the first event was in 1972.
My maori performing arts teacher confirmed it
If you can't trust the Te Matatini website, what can you trust right? :)
a korowai is a Maori cloak that is worn by chiefs or one that has been passed down their ancestors down to them. You can also make a korowai with feathers.
Does the Maori holiday waitangi day change its date every year or not?
It's always on the 6th of February. This was the day the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840.
What is the Maori word for Funeral?
Tangi means funeral.
But a Maori tangi is completely different to a non-maori funeral.
What weapons did maori use in war?
Mainly a variety of short blade-shaped one-handed clubs and long blade-shaped two-handed clubs. After European contact muskets were readily adopted and in the New Zealand Wars Maori used muskets, shotguns and tomahawks.
What is the maori word for face tattoo?
The Maori call their body and facial tattoos "Ta moko". Did you know that moko tattoos were originally chiseled into the skin? Send me a message if you'd like to know more! :D
What is a polynesian skirt called?
Lava Lava
A piece of material used as a polynesian skirt is a pareo.
What is the maori translation for 'rest in peace'?
Moe mai i roto i te Rangimarie or kia okioki i roto te Rangimarie.
They keep the bodies for about three days in a Marae. The body Stay in the Wharenui which is also known as the meeting house!!
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