Powhiri

Question 1

Pōwhiri

Answer 1

Whakanoa process to welcome manuhiri onto marae and remove waewae tapu

Question 2

Tangata whenua

Answer 2

People of the land

Question 3

Manuhiri

Answer 3

Visitors

Question 4

Waewae tapu

Answer 4

Tapu of being a stranger to a land.

Question 5

Kawa

Answer 5

Protocol - determined by tangata whenua during pōwhiri process as they hold the mana whenua

Question 6

Waerea

Answer 6

Procedure performed by manuhiri whilst waiting for pōwhiri, protects groups by warding off bad spirits, performed by elderly man, not often used now.

Question 7

Whakaeke

Answer 7

Slow movement of manuhiri onto marae atea. Haka pōwhiri can be performed.

Question 8

Wero

Answer 8

Performance by fit young warrior of tangata whenua, shows mana ofmarae by demonstrating knowledge and ability. Determines intentions of visiting party. Dart/feather/leaves laid on ground, if picked up shows manuhiri come in peace.

Question 9

Karanga

Answer 9

Calling between groups by women, gathers knowledge about groups, acknowledges dead, welcomes manuhiri onto marae.

Question 10

Tangi

Answer 10

Crying (in memory of the dead)

Question 11

Whaikōrero

Answer 11

Speaking between the groups, performed by men with high mana from both sides, men sit on chairs at the front, women sit on the ground at the back.

Question 12

Tauututu

Answer 12

Tangata whenua start the whaikōrero then alternate speakers between manuhiri and tangata whenua

Question 13

Pāeke

Answer 13

All locals speak first

Question 14

Hongi

Answer 14

Pressing together of noses, represents the breath of life from Tāne to Hine-hau-one.

Question 15

Harirū

Answer 15

Shaking of hands

Question 16

Hākari

Answer 16

Feast, whakanoa process.