What is the marae protocol?
Rules and guidelines in the marae Food or drink is only to be consumed in the wharekai (dining room). Often the person calling to say food is ready will say who should come first; elders always go first. A karakia or the blessing of food takes place before everyone begins eating.
What are Māori protocols?
Generally speaking, tikanga are Māori customary practices or behaviours. The concept is derived from the Māori word ‘tika’ which means ‘right’ or ‘correct’ so, in Māori terms, to act in accordance with tikanga is to behave in a way that is culturally proper or appropriate.
What are the protocols of a powhiri?
Pōwhiri usually consists of the following stages:
- Karanga (call) This is the first and unique call of welcome in the pōwhiri.
- Whaikōrero (speeches) Formal speech making follows the karanga.
- Waiata (song)
- Koha (gift)
- Harirū (shaking hands)
- Kai (food)
What is the Māori protocol when introducing and welcoming a new group of people?
Pōwhiri, the ceremony used to welcome visitors onto the marae, was traditionally a way of finding out whether people were friends or enemies.
Why are marae important to Māori?
The marae (meeting grounds) is the focal point of Māori communities throughout New Zealand. Māori people see their marae as tūrangawaewae – their place to stand and belong. Marae are used for meetings, celebrations, funerals, educational workshops and other important tribal events.
What is the purpose of a Whakatau?
Mihi whakatau is traditionally used for welcoming, introductions, openings and general purpose which take place off the marae. A mihi whakatau is a speech (or speeches) of greeting made during an official welcome to acknowledge those gathered together for a particular purpose.
What are marae used for?
Marae are used for meetings, celebrations, funerals, educational workshops and other important tribal events. 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 are the protocols when entering a marae?
Some marae etiquette that you will need to know for your marae stay includes:
- It is usual to give a koha (gift, usually of money) to the people of the marae.
- You must remove your shoes before entering the wharenui.
- Never sit on tables or pillows.
- A karakia (giving thanks) is said before eating.
What is a marae Māori?
The marae (meeting grounds) is the focal point of Māori communities throughout New Zealand. 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).
What is the function of a marae?
What are the four main sections of a Whakatau?
Karanga (call)
What happens in a Whakatau?
How is the Runanga helping the Ngati Whatua?
Ako is a strategy to improve educational opportunities for Ngāti Whātua. The Rūnanga is currently evolving relationships with the Ministry of Education, Otago University and other education providers. Marae and tikanga based learning is a focus for the Rūnanga.
Who are the people of Ngati Whatua Orakei?
Today, the collective affairs of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are looked after by the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Trust and subsidiaries Whai Māia (Social arm) and Whai Rawa (Commercial arm). These entities exist to serve and support our people which is why our whānau remain our priority in everything we do. Ko Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei e ngunguru nei.
When do you say the Waerea at the marae?
The waerea is said at the marae when taonga are brought into or taken out of the whare nui including tūpāpaku. The W aerea can be said over a home, car, boat or any other place where it is deemed necessary. This Waerea can be adapted to suit any purpose that is in keeping with the tikanga of Waerea.
Where does the Orakei marae live in New Zealand?
Takaparawhau (Bastion Point), where the Marae is based, is steeped in history and boasts spectacular views of the Waitematā Harbour and the greater Auckland area. Ōrākei Marae is a living breathing part of the Ngāti Whātua people.