Te Reo, Term 4 2016.

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

• 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	the correct procedure, custom , way of doing things.
Pōwhiri	welcoming ceremony
Tangata whenua	local people who are connected to the marae
Manuhiri	visitors to marae
Tūrangawaewae	gives you a home base
Whanaungatanga	relationshp, sense of family connection .
Manaakitanga	care for persons wel being
Aroha	means 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 people live in a marae