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 Marea 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 focussed 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	Each Marae has different customs
Pōwhiri	It welcomes the people
Tangata whenua	The local people who lives near the Marae
Manuhiri	The visitors
Tūrangawaewae	The place you stand on
Whanaungatanga	relationship and connection to family
Manaakitanga	Give your to someone
Aroha	Have hospitality

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……... The carvings