Maori Terms Flashcards
1
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Aroha
A
love
2
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Hekenga
A
migration/movement of people
3
Q
iwi
A
a tribe
4
Q
kaitiatitanga
A
to “care” for the environment
5
Q
karakia
A
prayer
6
Q
koha
A
gift
7
Q
korero purakau
A
a legend or story that explains and event or activity
8
Q
mana whenua
A
power over land, authority over land or territory
9
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mana
A
respect given to someone of status
10
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manaakitanga
A
‘care’ for visitors
11
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mihi
A
a welcome speech
12
Q
taonga
A
sacred/ cultural item
13
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tapu/noa
A
sacred or special
14
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kitanga maori
A
maori customs they believe and live by regarding environment
15
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tino rangariratanga
A
rights, responsibilities, and obligations revolving around control of the land.