Maori Tiaha

Maori Tiaha

A Tiaha is a Maori weapon that is very lethal and cultrual, here is a link below to watch. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvYeG-trZ6s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2JvVqCErO0

Maori Tattoos

Some Maori have Tattoos on their Faces, the Tattoos are about/represent their Family or Tribe. These tattoos are called Moko Tattoos.

Some people now have Maori Tattoos on their Arms/body and they are usually about Their Family aswell.

People have them all over their bodys on their face, bum, legs, arms, feet/ankles, hands/wrists, neck,  and on their torsos.

    

Deadliest Warrior: Maori Warrior V.S Genghis Khan

Who is the Deadliest Warrior: Maori Warrior V.S Genghis Khan 
Maori Warrior 

Why did you choose the Maori Warrior? I choose Maori Warrior’s because they were some of the fiercest warriors the world has ever known. Their bravery and strength are really good so they can come up with anyone and fight them. Throughout history war was an important part of Maori life. Also, as Europeans began to settle New Zealand wars broke out against them. War among the Maori became an endless cycle. I also like them because after they defeat a tribe the losing side feel forced to restore its pride (mana).

Write one paragraph of why the Maori Warriors are the ultimate warrior? The Maori’s are the ultimate because they have a main strategy when they attack. The main strategy they use is to ambush or surprises attack their enemies. They would quietly work their way close to the enemy and then attack with a quickly and deadly attack. When it was dawn the Maori attacked because it helped the warriors approach in a hidden style. They also used other surprise attack techniques, like the warriors might pretend to be on hunting or gathering trip and work their way close to the targeted village. When they are close they would use their surprise attack method.

Every day they would also train to be even better warriors and all of the warriors would be trained from a small age. They would also practice new techniques off fighting and attacking. I also think they are the ultimate warrior because all of their weapons are made from thinks you would find on the ground like sticks and wood.   

What type of clothing or armour did Maori Warriors have? The Maori Warriors had no armour but had a war belt they used in war and the clothing was made from material such as flax and cabbage trees and made them into skirts and cloaks which often had bird feathers.                                                                

 Where are Maori Warriors From? The Maori Warriors origin country is New Zealand. 

Weapons they used!  Mere club,Taiaha, Stingray spear, Shark Tooth club

Genghis Khan 

Why did you choose Genghis Khan Warrior? I choose the Genghis Khan Warrior because they have never lost a battle and because of their tactics and armour. I also choose them because they make their opponents anger when the Mongols horsemen are running away so they can lead their opponents in the trap. 

Write one paragraph of why Genghis Khan is the ultimate warrior? The Genghis Khan is the ultimate warrior because they have never lost a battle their entire life. They are also the ultimate warrior because off their steel lamellar armour and helmet and because of their tactics. Their tactic was to take up 2,000 Mongol horsemen and when they are in the battle they take off for about 4-9 days were there would be another 18,000 Mongols and surprise attack them with a bow and arrow leaving all their opponents dead. This was a great tactic in battles because of the trap and not just attacking straight away.

What type of clothing or armour did Genghis Khan have?Genghis Khan had no type of clothing just some pants and t-shirts. They had armour which was made from bronze Lamellar which was from Asia.                                                           

 Where is Genghis Khan From? Genghis Khan country of origin unknown but he has spent his childhood in Mongolia, Asia.

What Weapons they used! Turko-Mongol Saber, Mongol Composite Bow, Jida Lance 

A famous Maori person

A famous Maori Person is Stan Walker 

Stan Walker 

Stan Walker was born on the 23 of October 1990, in Melbourne, Australia. Stan Walker is an Maori Australian and New Zealand singer, song writer and he is also an actor. Stan Walker is just such a positive influence. He’s always smiling and laughing about thinks but also has a really positive message and people feel loved for that. He is also an incredibly successful singer, song writer and actor. He came from a humble and a bit of crazy childhood but he has achieved his dreams and he is very inspiring for New Zealanders. Stan Walker was a symbol of pride and self-belief and showed us that all people can give it their all and be a winner The Key Traits That We Learnt About Stan Walker The key traits I learn about Stan Walker is that he was a great influence to Maori and he inspired a lot of people. I also learnt that he was born in Australia on the 23 of October 1990. He was also a very good singer, song writer and actor and that he was successful in his life. That he won the 2009 Australian Idol. He is always smiling and laughing and he is a symbol of pride and self- belief and showed that all Maori people can belief in their self and become a winner. I also learnt that he has won five New Zealand music awards. His song that is called Black Box was the best selling single in New Zealand in 2010 and won a music award for that song. His father went to jail for many times for beating his wife and children. He got influenced by Guy Sebastian and Beyonce.

Facts About Stan Walker 1.      In 2009 he won the Australian Idol. 2.      His father was sent to jail for many times for beating his wife and children. 3.      His single ‘Black Box’ was the highest selling single in New Zealand in 2010 and he won a New Zealand music award. 4.      He has said that Beyonce is an influence to his singing. he has also met Beyonce as a dream come true. 5.      He has won five New Zealand music awards. 6.      He has acted in one of a New Zealand film called Mt. Zion. 7.      He plays the guitar. 8.      He has four other siblings. 9.      His first song that he auditioned for Australian Idol was ‘Ordinary People’ by John Legend.  10. He also got influenced by Guy Sebastian 11. He has influenced lots of public people and also Maori people.

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Maori Pural

In Maori we can't add an 's' to the end of the word. This is because we use 'aku' or 'o' to pluralize a word. For a singular word, we can write 'to' and 'taku'. In Maori the whole word can change when going from singular to plural, such as tamaiti (child), to tamariki (children). An example of 'aku' and 'o',  are:

• Ko Hirini raua ko Maria aku matua -- Hirini and Maria are my parents
• Ko Maria taku mama? -- Maria is my mum?
• Ko wai o matua? -- Who are your parents?
• Ko wai to mama? -- Who is your mum?
• Ko wai ( to / o ) Matua?  Who is your father?
• Ko wai ( to / o ) Kuia?- who are your Grandmothers?
• Ko wai ( to / o ) Teina? - who are your young sisters?
• Ko wai ( to / o ) tuakana? - who are your older sisters?
• Ko wai ( to / o ) tungane? - who are your brothers?

Numbers in Maori

Numbers in Maori

1 - Tahi

2 - Rua

3 - Toru

4 - Wha

5 - Rima

6 - Ono

7 - Whitu

8 - Waru

9 - Iwa

10 - Tekau

11 - Tekau ma Tahi

12 - Tekau ma Rua

13 - Tekau ma Toru

14 - Tekau ma Wha

15 - Tekau ma Rima

16 - Tekau ma Ono

17 - Tekau ma Whitu

18 - Tekau ma Waru

19 - Tekau ma Iwa

20 - Rua tekau ma
21 - Rua tekau ma Tahi
22 - Rua tekau ma Rua
23 - Rua tekau ma Toru
24 - Rua tekau ma Wha
25 - Rua tekau ma Rima
26 - Rua tekau ma Ono
27 - Rua tekau ma Whitu
28 - Rua tekau ma Waru
29 - Rua tekau ma Iwa
30 - Toru tekau ma
31- Toru tekau ma Tahi
32 - Toru tekau ma Rua
33 - Toru tekau ma Toru
34 -Toru tekau ma Wha
35 - Toru tekau ma Rima
36 - Toru tekau ma Ono
37 - Toru tekau ma Whitu
38 - Toru tekau ma Waru
39 - Toru tekau ma Iwa
40 - Wha tekau ma
41 - Wha tekau ma Tahi
42 - Wha tekau ma Rua
43 - Wha tekau ma Toru
44 - Wha tekau ma Wha
45- Wha tekau ma Rima
46 - Wha tekau ma Ono
47 - Wha tekau ma Whitu
48 - Wha tekau ma Waru
49 - Wha tekau ma Iwa
50 - Rima tekau ma

All about Matariki

What is The Matariki 
Matariki is a Maori word that can be translated as tiny eyes or eyes of God. It is also the name for the Maori New Year celebration and the Maori name for a small group of stars (Pleiades) that drop below the horizon in April and reappear in June. When this happens, it is the signal for the Maori New Year to start. Early Maori sailors used these starts to help them find their way.                                                                                                                                                                                         What happens at Matariki?                                                                                                                Different tribes celebrate Matariki in different ways. In the past, it was a time to:

• Finish storing up food for the winter.
• Create new woven clothes and baskets.
• Remember our ancestors and listen to old tribal stories.
• Learn about the natural world.
• Learn to play string games.
• Celebrate the coming year.
• Make, decorate and fly kites.

Some things we might do now at Matariki include:

• Have a celebration with friends and whānau.
• Learn or do some weaving.
• Learn about stars and see Matariki through a telescope.
• Talk to people in our family about our family history and stories.
• Fly kites.
• Watch kapa haka performances.
• Learn about Māori myths and culture.
• Give respect to the whenua (land) on which we live.
• Learn more about how we can care for our Mother Earth Papatūānuku

Members of the family

Members of the Family 

tungane - brother/s (of a female)
tuakana - older sibling (same gender)
teina - younger sibling (same gender)
hoa - friend
tamahine - daughter/s
tamaiti tane - son 
tama - sons
tamaiti - child
tamariki - children
tamaiti whngai -foster child
iramutu -niece/nephew
mokopuna -grandchild
wahine -wife
tane - husband

tipuna/tupuna - grandparent
koroua/tipuna papa - grandfafther
kuia/tipuna mama - grandfather
matua - parents
matua/papa - father
mama/koka/whaea - mother
matua/ matua keke - uncle
koka/whaea/whaea keke
tuahine - sister (of a male)

I have a Daughter. she is my Tamahine
i have a niece and nephew. they are my Iramutu
I have a foster child. he is my tamaiti whangai
i have a beautiful wife. she is my Wahine.
i have 2 daughters and 2 sons. they are my tamariki.
i have one sone. he is my tamaiti
i have grandchildren. they are my mokopuna.
i have a wonderful husband. he is my tane
i have 4 boys. they are my tama.

Culture Words

Here is a list of some Culture Words 

• Hospitality - Manaakitanga 
• Greeting, pressing of noses and forehead together - Hongi 
• Welcome ceremony on a marae - Pohiri 
• Song - Waiata 
• Gathering - Hui 
• Formal Speech - Whaikorero 
• Topic - Kaupapa 
• Places were Pohiri takes place - Marae 
• Marae protocols - Kawa 
• Ceremonial call - Karanga 
• Sacred - Tapu 
• Sub tribe - Hapu 
• Hosts, local people - Tangatawhenua 
• Guest, visitor, - Manuhiri 
• Tribe - Iwi 
• Procedure, Custom - Tikanga 
• Ordinary, free from tapu - Noa 
• Relative - Whanaunga 
• Ceremonial dance - Haka 
• Prestige - Mana
• To great - Mihi 
• Handshake - Ruru 

New Zealand Places in Maori

New Zealand Places- in Maori

Christchurch-  Otautahi
Thames-  Parawai
Hamilton-  Kirikiroa
Dunedin-  Otepoti
Napier-  Ahuriri
Westport-  Kawatiri
Hastings-  Heretaunga
Ashburton-  Hakatere
Masterton-  Whakaoriori
New plymouth-  Ngamotu
Gisborne-  Turanga-nui-a-Kiwa
Blenheim-  Te Waiharakeke
Stewart Island-  Rakiura
Nelson-  Whakatu
Greymouth-  Mawhera
Palmerston North-  Te Papaioea
Wellington-  Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Auckland-  Tamaki-Makau-rau
Invercargill-  Waihopai

Maori Names For Countries

Maori Names For Countries Around the World 

• India- Inia
• Italy- Itari
• Australia- Ahitereiria
• Ireland- Airangi
• England- Ingarangi
• China- Haina
• Japan- Hapani
• America- Amerika
• Africa- Awherika
• South Africa- Awherika ki te Tonga
• Russia- Ruhia
• Germany- Tiamani
• Wales- Wera
• France- Wiwi
• Scotland- Kotarana

MIHI AND PEPEHA

What is a MIHI? 
A Maori MIHI is a greeting/introduction that includes information about yourself.

Questions about your Mihi 

Ko wai to ingoa? - What is your name
Ko wai koe? - Who are you?
Ko wai taku ingoa? - What s my name?
Ko wai au/ahau? - Who am I?
Ko wai tana ingoa? - What is his/her name?
Ko wai ia? - Who is he/she?
Ko wai to papa? - Who is your dad?
Ko wai to mama? - Who is your mum?

Answering your Mihi 

Ko ___ taku ingoa (My name is ___)
 ___ aku tau/ (I am ___ years old)
 Ko ___ taku mama (My mum's name is ___) Ko ___ taku papa (My dad's name is ___)
 I tipu ake au i ___ ( I am from ___) 
Ko ___ taku iwi ( My ancestors are from___) 

Key words 

koe - you
to -  your
ia - he/she
ahau - I,me
tana - his/her
taku - my

What is a PEPEHA? 
The PEPEHA is the way to introduce yourself in Maori. This is a general PEPEHA.

Pepeha

Ko ________ te iwi (add name of your nearest tribe/village)Ko ________ te maunga (add the name of your nearest mountain)
Ko ________ te awa (add the name of your nearest harbour)
Ko ________ te waka (add name of your nearest vessel)
Ko ________ te hapu (add name of where your family is from)
Ko ________ te rangatira (add name of your parents)
Ko ________ te marae (add name of your house/gathering place)
Ko ________ ahau (add your name)