Te Reo, Term 4 2016.

This term we have been learning all about the Marae. We have learned that…….

• The Marae is an important focal point for the community.
• The Marae is a place where tradition and customs can be carried out.
• The Marae is a place where people can express their values with dignity.
• There are many kawa ( protocols) that prevail on the marae.
• Marae kawa (protocols) can differ between maraes and iwi.

We have focused on some key concepts when doing this learning.

These are listed and explained in the table below.

Concept	Definition - give the meaning of these concepts in your own words.
Tikanga	The way you role, like a tradition
Pōwhiri	The welcoming ceremony on a marae
Tangata whenua	The local people connected to the marae
Manuhiri	Visitors to a marae
Tūrangawaewae	Gives you a home base on a marae
Whanaungatanga	Relationship, sense of family connection
Manaakitanga	Respect given to elders
Aroha	Love

See this video for an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of people on a marae.

Something I would like to learn more about the marae is how they all meet up and know where is is and stuff like that.