Kia ora guys, as you can hopefully remember we practice English today by reading about some basic new zealand facts. Can you remener the answers

1. What is the population of new Zealand? What percentage of New Zealanders are Maori
2. What does pakeha mean?
3. When did Maori arrive in NZ? What about Pakeha
4. Is new Zealand an bi-cultural or multicultural country?
5. What is Maoritanga
6. What did Europeans try to change about Maori culture?
7. What are Maori trying to save about there culture?
8. How would you feel if your country was invaded and people tried to change your culture?

Tomorrow we will read and discuss some of the important aspects of Maoritanga.

Enjoy studying English, don;t be shy about speaking and throw your dictionary away!!!

matt

Making putiputi (flowers) from harakeke (flax)

Susan taught us how to make these beautiful flowers from flax. Choice!

Karakia (Prayer) before Flax Weaving

Te harakeke
Te korari
Nga taonga whakarere iho
O te rangi
O te whenua
O nga tupuna
Homai he oranga mo matou
Tihei mauri ora

Kia ora.

This blog has been set up for students taking the Maori Topic class at Auckland University's English Language Academy to keep in touch, publish writing, photos and anything thing else that tickles their fancy. Enjoy!