Rāhina Flashcards
Aotearoa
North Island, Māori name for New Zealand
Aroha
Affection, sympathy, charity, compassion, love, empathy
Māori
Indigenous New Zealander
Mana
Prestige, authority, control, power, influence, status, spiritual power, charisma
Haka
A general term for several types of vigorous dances with actions and rhythmically shouted words
Koha
Gift, present, donation, contribution
Karanga
Formal call, ceremonial call, welcome call
Marae
Courtyard, open area in front of wharenui, complex of buildings around the marae
Moko
Grandchild
Pākehā
New Zealander of European descent
Pōwhiri
Invitation, rituals of encounter, welcome ceremony on a marae
Tangi
Sound, pitch (music), funeral (tangihanga)
Taonga
Property, goods, treasure, anything prized
Waiata
Song, chant, psalm
Waka
Canoe, vehicle