Customs
This traditional dance is used to express anger, history lessons, geographical information and more.
What is the Haka?
This word is the Maori equivalent of the English word “River”.
What is Awa?
These were the first indigenous people of New Zealand.
Who are the Māori?
The Māori descended from this northeastern location.
What is Hawaiki?
This device was used by the ancient Māori (“the old people”) to prepare incisions in the skin for tattooing.
What is a Bone Chisel?
Members of the Māori tribes receive this tattoo that chronicles aspects of their identity and history.
What is the Ta Moko?
This word is the Maori equivalent of the English word “Tribe”.
What is Iwi?
This man is the considered the “first” or “father” of the Māori
Who is Kupe?
This was the name given to New Zealand by the Māori
What is Aotearoa?
This is the language of the Māori people
What is Te Reo?
When a Māori tattooist is approached by a non-Māori for a traditional tattoo, he will provide this kind of tattoo.
What is Kirituhi?
This word is the Māori equivalent of the English word “lakes”. Hint: it is also the name of a recent Disney-Pixar movie
What is Moana?
This New Zealand sports team regularly performs a traditional Māori dance prior to beginning a game.
What is the New Zealand/All Blacks Rugby Team?
On February 6th, 1840 a treaty was signed between the Māori people and the British in this location.
What is the Waitangi Treaty Grounds?
These carvings are to be found etched into the woodwork of Maori homes
What are Whakairo?
This Maori word is the equivalent of the English word “genealogy”.
What is Whakapapa?
This Englishman may have purposely mistranslated Māori-English treaty documents in order to secure agreements from the Māori people.
Who is Henry Williams?
This Māori king was photographed displaying his traditional face tattoos
Who is King Tafia?
This term refers to the spirit of Māori ancestors.
What is Wairua?
This word is the Māori equivalent of the English word “English”.
What is Pakeha?