MY MIHI

Jayden's Mihi (Manuhiri)

Ka tangi te titi 

 Ka tangi te kaka

Ka tangi ko ahau 

 Tihei Mauri Ora

Kia tau mai

Te aroha

Nga manaakitanga

O te Atua.

Papatuanuku te whaea 

Tena Koe 

E nga Tangata whenua

Karanga mai, karanga mai, karanga mai 

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou

Tena koutou i o koutou tini mate 

No reira, haere e nga mate 

Te hunga mate ki te hunga mate 

Te hunga ora ki te hunga ora 

Ki te tutaki i a koutou

Kua tae mai matou

o tenei wa.

Ahakoa iti 

He pounamu

Ko Jayden toku ingoa
Ko Ngati Huarere toku iwi
Ko Ngati Hako toku hapu
Ko Rangitoto toku maunga
Ko Te Waitemata toku awa
Ko Rosmini toku marae
Ko Dillon toku papa
Ko Nikki toku mama
No Auckland/Albany ahau 

No reira 

Tena koutou tena koutou tena koutou katoa

NBA Game

NBA - Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76er's

He tino pai Cleveland - Cleveland was good

He kikino Philadephia - Philadelphia was bad

He koretake 76ers - 76er's were playing useless 

He ka mau te pai Cavs - the Cavs were fantastic

He papatu taurite Philadelphia - Philadelphia played average defense  

He Lebron i takaro tona kemu pai te kapa o Cavs  -Lebron played the best for theCavs

He Joel i takaro tona kemu pai ki te 76er's - Joel played the best for the 76er's

Why Maori is important

Why Maori is important

Maori is important to me because I love learning about how they used to live and how the culture is so different from the life we live in now. Also the spiritual side to it is unbelievable, and the haka and waiata are beautiful pieces of music and dance, it is very easy to learn too. I also think its important because it helps you in the future for future jobs and opportunities. The te reo side of Maori is difficult but it is very fun and easy once you have studied it and then you can have full on conversations with other people who speak it. Overall it is an amazing language and culture and a great experience too.

Different types of haka

Different types of haka

Whakatu Waewae

This type of haka involves the person standing up and stamping their feet, this haka was normally preformed in the north island. No weapons were used when preforming this.The most common placed this was performed was Lake Waikaremoana.

Tutu Ngarahu

This haka was performed by jumping side to side during battle, they performed it with weapons before they battled.

Peruperu

This is traditionally a war dance performed when facing an enemy,  Its purpose was to intimidate and demoralize the enemy, this haka was also used with weapons.

Ngeri

This haka was performed to motivate the warriors, this haka had no certain routine to follow. In this haka it was a chance for the warriors to let out their emotions and feelings

Manawa wera

This haka is performed at funerals, it involved no weapons at all. The haka is a freedom of moves, you can perform what ever you like.

Pa Site

Pa sites

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Maori Warfare

Maori Warfare

Techniques of attacking:

The main strategy used by the Maori was ambush or surprise attack. They would quietly work their way close to the enemy and then launch a quick and deadly attack. Early morning was their best time to attack because it helped the warriors approach undetected. They also used other surprise attack techniques. For example the warriors might pretend to be on a hunting or gathering trip and work their way close to the targeted tribe. When close enough they would spring their attack on the tribe. They were also known to attack other tribes that had been invited as guest or that were hosting a ceremony.
Upon victory the Maori would usually kill all of the enemy, who were not lucky enough to have escaped, in fear of revenge (utu).

Weapons used in Maori warfare

Mere
Wahaika
Kotiate
Taiaha and many more

Before going to war they would perform the haka and if the haka was not done correctly it was considered bad luck for the upcoming war

Kapa Haka

Kapa Haka (what is it?)

Kapa haka is the term for Māori performing arts and literally means to form a line (kapa) and dance (haka). It involves an emotional and powerful combination of song, dance and chanting. Kapa haka is performed by cultural groups on marae, at schools, and during special events and festivals. During a kapa haka performance you’ll experience a range of different things from chants and choral singing to graceful action songs and ferocious war dances. Many performances include skilled demonstrations of traditional weaponry.

My experience with Kapa Haka:

I have been doing kapa haka ever since I was year 3, and I have been more confidence every time I do it. It really gives me a good buzz and I really enjoy the mana and pride I put into it.