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	Customs and traditions
Pōwhiri	Traditional welcoming ceremony
Tangata whenua	People who are connected to the local marae through some kind of connection eg. Ancestors
Manuhiri	The visitors at a marae
Tūrangawaewae	Where you stand
Whanaungatanga	Belonging to a family
Manaakitanga	Care for someones well being
Aroha	Concerned about someone's health, 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 long it takes to make a marae and how a powhiri works