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Cultural

Maori and Powhiri

History
The ancestors of the Mori were a Polynesian people originating from south-east Asia. The first Polynesians settled mainly around the coast of New Zealand, and especially the east coast.

The name "Mori" originally meant "the local people", or "the original people". As opposed to the new arrivals - white European settlers - the "pakeha".

Powhiri (Welcoming)
Mori welcoming ceremony involving speeches, dancing, singing and finally the hongi.

Hongi

Karanga
The karanga is an exchange of calls that takes place during the time a visiting group moves onto the marae or into the formal meeting area.

Whaikrero & Peke


Whaikrero are formal speeches generally made by men during pwhiri (formal welcome ceremonies) and in social gatherings. Peke, all but one of the host speakers speak first. Then the right of speech is handed to the visitors. A final speaker from the hosts completes the whaikrero phase of the pwhiri.

Waiata - Song Waiata or songs and chants are an important part of Mori culture. The words and expressions preserve the wisdom and knowledge of ancestors.

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