Mauri Ora
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The resources displayed in the photos are for sample purposes and are not an exact representation of each Kete. Some resources will be added while others will be taken out as the programme develops.
Kete Resources
Kete One: Te Ao Maori
The beginning story: Where Maori came from.
This first kete looks at the separation of Ranginui and Papatuanuku and some purakau (stories), associated with Nga Atua Maori like Kahukura whom brought the Kumara from Hawaiiki into Aotearoa by saying a karakia that could invoke a rainbow that stretched between the two worlds. With this rainbow Kahukura traveled to Aotearoa bringing with him the Kumara that he shared with his tupuna Toi. This purakau being well known within the iwi, Ngati Porou.
The first kete looks at different hui or gatherings and some of the processes involved, such as, Powhiri, Karanga, Whaikorero, the Wero and the differing roles and responsibilities on the marae.
Different hui topics include Tangihanga (Funerals), Marena (marriages), Huritau (birthdays) and understanding the differences between contemporary and traditional practices. Mauri Ora will answer the questions on why we do the things that we do. Why do we wear black to a Tangi, was it traditional?, What is the purpose of the Karanga, is it just to welcome us onto the Marae? These questions and many others will be answered within this Kete.
Resources included are books from prominent Maori academics, DVD’s, Audio CD’s and Waiata CD’s.
This is just a glimpse into the kaupapa of the first kete and some of the resources that you will receive to help you achieve the Mauri Ora Certificate.
Kete Two: Te Ao Marama
The migration journeys and adaptation to Aotearoa environment.
Kete two looks at the migration journeys of the Waka into Aotearoa, where they landed and how they are affiliated to each iwi. Also covered in this resource is some Whakatauki (proverbs), the stories of old that have been handed down through the generations and the lessons that can be learnt within these modern times. A study on Purakau (the stories), we heard as we were growing up like Maui fishing up the
Environmental Management is another topic area. Finding out what Maori environmental management systems are in place within the areas that we reside. Karekare on the west coast prior to arriving at Piha is a good example as a Rahui or temporary ban was placed upon the collection of shellfish for the last eight years. This Rahui will stay in place until a kaumatua lifts the Tapu and the shellfish are plentiful and sustainable again.
We'll also study the use of Moteatea and the context in which they are used. Other topics of study included are: Describe ones own lineage, heritage and cutural identity, Examine different accounts of maori migration prior to pakeha contact and again as we did in the first kete look into the stories of Papatuanuku raua ko Ranginui. We'll expand our knowledge from the first by studying more Atua and their significance such as Tangaroa, Tane, Tawhirimatea and Ruamoko, the Atua that resides next to the breast of Papatuanuku, the one responsible for the earthquakes and magma flows and the origins of Ta Moko, taken from the cracks and valleys within the earths crust.
Again this is just a brief glimpse into Kete Tuarua with many more subject areas to cover.
Kete Three: Te Ao Hurihuri
The merging of new cultures (pakeha) and the impacts on traditional life (Maori).
The third kete gives us an overview of the impact of colonisation from the British and other nationalities and how they affected the traditional Maori way of Life, such as the introduction of new diseases, tools, religion, trade, laws and muskets to name a few. Within this kete we'll have a look at a document signed in 1835 called the Declaration of Independence, declaring to the rest of the world that Aotearoa was an Independent country. From there the lead up to signing the Tiriti o Waitangi, a controversial document that changed the face of the land and one that has brought on many debates in the home, communities and parliaments for the last 165 years. The two copies Maori and English version will be presented to examine the differences so that we can form our own opinions and add to the discussion thereby challenging our own beliefs. From those involved in the drafting of the Treaty to the Chiefs that signed the document we'll study the consequences of those actions. We'll look at the way of life prior to the signing of Tiriti o Waitangi and post to the lead up of the next topic, Aotearoa Land Wars.
Aotearoa Land Wars will take us back in time to the fighting that was occurring between Maori and Pakeha during the 19th Century. Some of the key battles will include the Taranaki wars that began 17th March 1860 after Kingi's men denied surveyors access to the land. Gore-Brown in response sent in some troops that fired upon Maori therefore starting the infamous battle that would take place. Research of the
The last part of your Journal is to research a Maori leader and find out the impacts that they have or had on society which concludes Kete Three.
Kete Four: Te Ao Amua
Remembering the past as we move into the future.
We finish of the last Kete lightly, containing the last 2 unit standards to make up the 24 units needed to achieve the completion of Mauri Ora.
Where were we as a culture, where are we today and where are we heading too in the future? With the revitalization of Te Reo Maori and the strengthening of some traditional practices including such Toanga as crafts, waiata, karakia and others this is the kete that will wrap up and reflect upon those achievements. We will look at Maori in media, Maori in Sports, Maori in parliament, Kapa Haka and other topic areas that Maori have made their mark.
Hauora is another kaupapa that is included, especially considering the high diabetes and other bodily/ mental health issues that Maori society has to deal with. Within Hauora a look at the model Whare Tapa Wha is used to show the four dimensions needed to reach a good state of wellbeing. The dimensions are, Hinengaro ( mental wellness), Tinana (physical wellness), Wairua (spiritual wellness) and Whanau (family and social wellbeing). Within the Whare Tapa Wha we can use the exercises within our Journals to help set goals and put in place support systems that will help to overcome or prevent an illness weather it be for ourselves or those that surround us.
That concludes the brief overview of each Kete. I hope that gives you an indication about some of the topics and areas of research that will be covered within Mauri Ora.