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.

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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. 

Tangi

The Process Of A Tangi

Whanau pani

The role of the whanau pani is to mourn. 

Pare kawakawa

The pare kawakawa worn around the head as a wreath during the tangi has become a symbol of the tangi for many people.

The hakari

The hakari (feast) is an important part of all Maori death customs. The whanau pani are symbolically welcomed back amongst the living. Its pretty much a big kai

Some Tangi's also include a karakia

Powhiri Process

Powhiri

The powhiri is a process whereby the host people welcome visitors on the marae. In recent years the pōwhiri process has also been used in other situations, such as welcoming a new perosn to a workplace.

Tangata whenua (hosts)

The tangata whenua are the local people. When they are welcoming a group they are responsible for them. They begin the welcome when the group of visitors has assembled.
Manuhiri (visitors)

The visitors to a marae who have never been there before are known as waewae tapu(sacred feet). Distant visitors are known as manuhiri tuarangi (visitors from afar). When manuhiri have never been to a particular marae before a kaumatua (elder) in the group will often perform a protective karakia or prayer known as a waerea. 
Wero or taki

In modern times a wero or taki (ritual challenge) occurs when a particularly important visitor is being welcomed.
Karanga

In many cases, there will be no wero and the pōwhiri will begin with the karanga or call. A kaikaranga (caller) from the tangata whenua will begin to call and she will be responded to by a kaikaranga from the manuhiri.
Haka pōwhiri

When the manuhiri are being welcomed onto the marae, the host people will sometimes welcome them with a haka powhiri 
Koha

The koha is a gift by the manuhiri to the tangata whenua.
Harirū and hongi

At the conclusion of the formal proceedings the manuhiri will be invited to come and hongi (press noses) and harirū (shake hands) with the tangata whenua.
Hākari



The pōwhiri will conclude with a hākari (feast)

About my tribe - Ngati Huarere

Ngati Huarere derives its name from our eponymous ancestor Huarere who was the Grandson of Tamatekapua - the Ariki of Te Arawa waka.  Huarere held mana whenua over much of north Coromandel and the Hauraki Gulf during the 1700's. Being a very strategic Chief he arranged his Pa so two Pa were always in view of each other. They were able to communicate over the distance between them through the use of smoke.  Ngati Huarere is located majorly in the Whangapoua basin. It extends North to Motukopu at Wainuiototo (New Chums) and South to Kuaotunu and into the ranges taking in much of the forest.  Motutere also known as Castle Rock is a significant rock formation which stands proudly within our rohe.



Whangapoua and New Chums -

This place is where I go to my batch because my great nana used to own the whole of whangapoua and its land till it was sold, most of my grandad and his brothers and sisters own land there.


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 This is the view from where my nana and grandads caravan is

Tuhitui Writing

 Maori ESSAY - Jayden B 10HNR

I te rua o Pipiri i tenei tau, I haere au ki Tāmaki-makau-rau toro toro haere ai o matou hoa. I a au i reira ka tutaki maua i etahi kotiro ki te tauranga rangi. Nga Hemi raua ko Terina  au ki te whare pukapuka, kaore au i kite i o matou hoa, na te mea i haere totika ke matou ki te whare o Hemi ke whare pukapuka. I muri i tera i haere matou ko Tamarau, ko hemi ki te whare hakinakina toko pahikiteparo ai. I mahara matou ki te mahi i runga ai titere hupeke heoi ano i mahara maotu ki te mahi i runga ai patupatuporo. Naku nga whare kai i hoko mo maua i te mea kaore a maua moni ko Tamarau, ko Hemi. I muri iho i a matou i tawahi, i haere matou ki Te Ao Moemoea i mua ka reira pouri. Naku nga tikiti i utu ma matou. Kihai au i eke i te ronakinaki engari ta Hemi. Heoi ana, ko te wahanga pai rawa o te ki a au ki a matou ko te wa i kite ai au aku hoa.

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English Version

On the 2nd of June this year, I went to Australia to visit my friends and while I was there I met some girls at the airport. Hemi and Terina then took me to the library, when I was at the library I couldn't see my friends so I went to Hemi’s house instead of the library. After that Tamarau, Hemi and I went to the gym to play basketball. We were supposed to work on shooting however we worked on our dribbling. I brought the food for us because Hemi and Tamarau didn't have any money. After that we went to Dreamworld before it got dark. I paid for the tickets and I didn't ride on the rollercoaster but Hemi did. The best part of the day was when I saw my friends.

 

PEPEHA ;)

Kia Ora Bro

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 

JUST A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MYSELF ;)