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!