Huirapa Marae, Karitane
Toitū te reo, toitū te whenua, toitū te mana, toitū te ao Māori
Te Ao Māori denotes the Māori World. It deeply refers to a holistic worldview and encompasses many cultural concepts and practices such as:
- Te Reo Māori (The Māori Language)
- Mihi Whakatau (Māori Formal Welcome on Campus)
- Whakawātea (Clearing)
- Tikanga Māori (Māori Traditions)
- Karakia Māori (Māori Incantations)
- Waiata Māori ( Māori Songs)
Te Tiriti o Waitangi informs how the University is best to conduct themselves according to Māori success on campus.
Together this should provide you with a broad overview and better understanding of Māori culture, Māori realities and te ao Māori in general for New Zealand.
For University staff members find out more about Kia Maia interactive bicultural training software - Te Rito.