How many hapu are there in Ngati Porou?
How many hapu are there in Ngati Porou?
52 hapu
What Pepeha means?
introducing oneself
Why do we say our Maunga first?
Whakapapa is the anchor and the rock upon which we can tether ourselves to in the storms of confusion that may come during times of crisis. Hence the importance of Whakapapa to Maori. It serves as an acknowledgement and a reminder of whence we came, of our lineage and our heritage.
What is my Rohe?
The Māori people of New Zealand use the word rohe to describe the territory or boundaries of iwi (tribes), although some divide their rohe into several takiwā. The term is also used for the mission districts (rohe mihana) of Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa, the Māori Anglican Church in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Is Tainui a tribe?
Tainui is a tribal waka confederation of New Zealand Māori iwi. The Tainui confederation comprises four principal related Māori iwi of the central North Island of New Zealand: Hauraki, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Raukawa and Waikato.
What is local iwi?
Iwi (Māori pronunciation: [ˈiwi]) are the largest social units in Aotearoa (New Zealand) Māori society. The Māori-language word iwi means “people” or “nation”, and is often translated as “tribe”, or “a confederation of tribes”.
What does a marae look like?
A marae is a fenced-in complex of carved buildings and grounds that belongs to a particular iwi (tribe), hapū (sub tribe) or whānau (family). A marae incorporates a carved meeting house (wharenui) with an open space in front (marae ātea), a dining hall and cooking area, and a toilet and shower block.
What is the meaning of kapa haka?
Kapa haka is the term for Māori performing arts and literally means to form a line (kapa) and dance (haka). It involves an emotional and powerful combination of song, dance and chanting. Kapa haka is performed by cultural groups on marae, at schools, and during special events and festivals.
What is the purpose of kapa haka?
Kapa haka is the term for Māori action songs and the groups who perform them. It literally means ‘group’ (kapa) and ‘dance’ (haka). Kapa haka is an important avenue for Māori people to express and showcase their heritage and cultural Polynesian identity through song and dance.