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The main Maori Site on the net.
We try and cover all aspects of our culture, through either our own pages, or through our huge links section that links to many Maori sites.
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including manu, weapons, tukutuku, plants, traps and music. Brief explanations about each picture is also provided.
Customs /Traditions
Explore the customs and traditions of our people starting with some of the concepts of tikanga, then move on to cover marae protocol, including tangihanga (funerals), hura kohatu (unveilings), mihi (speeches), how to introduce yourself in Maori and an explanation of the definition and role of kaumatua.
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This section contains information on how to read carving, mediums used, information on pounamu and links to other carving sites.
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Information on the different forms of Kapa Haka items, including poi, haka, waiata a ringa (action songs) as well as sound, lyrics
and videos to popular Maori items.
Stories of Old
A collection of stories from around the motu starting from creation then moving onto some of the Maui stories. There is also a section on Land as well as general stories including Rona, Kahukura, Hatupatu and Kurangaituku to name a few.
Kura
Set in pre European times, this story follows Kura, who is trained in the Traditional Whare Wananga, or house of esoteric knowledge. Her story takes us into other realms where the patupaiarehe, ponaturi, hapuoneone and many more other beings live.
A fantasy story based on the Maori equivalent to elves,
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Where you can obtain Clip Art, web art and photos. All images are available for download.
Genealogy Club @ maori.org.nz
Information on whakapapa, how to work with whakapapa, resources for finding information, indexes, lists of names and links all pertaining to whakapapa - genealogy
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information on the Nikora Te Amohanga Family.
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kakahu tika and protocol
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HOETE & SULLIVAN Connections.
Posted by Ira Last replied by gunnermace on 09/06/2008 [Read Topic|Last Reply (6)]
Cook, Tiraha
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Carter James Albert
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information on the Nikora Te Amohanga Family.
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kakahu tika and protocol
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September in Maori History
* The sacred peaks of Tongariro were gifted to the n.. in 1887
* King Mahuta becomes King. in 1894
* Start of the Maori Land March in Te Hapua, led by .. in 1975
* Raglan Golf Course was returned to the rightful ow.. in 1979
* Inaugural Taitokerau Maori Sports Awards in 2002
* Inaugural Maori Language Week Awards in 2004
* The Maori Party gained 4 seats in the General Elec.. in 2005
* King Mahuta becomes King. in 1894
* Start of the Maori Land March in Te Hapua, led by .. in 1975
* Raglan Golf Course was returned to the rightful ow.. in 1979
* Inaugural Taitokerau Maori Sports Awards in 2002
* Inaugural Maori Language Week Awards in 2004
* The Maori Party gained 4 seats in the General Elec.. in 2005
