The koru (Māori word for "loop") is a spiral shape based on the unfurling silver fern frond of the ponga plant. Koru symbolizes new life, growth, strength. - ppt download
Pongas grow wild and are found in damp bush areas in parks and reserves throughout New Zealand.
Teacher Resources
Days of The Week Nga ra o te wiki The days of the week http://vimeo.com/16917277 Colours Number http://www.digitaldialects.com/Maori/numbers_1I.htm http://www.digitaldialects.com/Maori/numbers_2I.htm Environment Greetings School Whanau Shape Nga ahua: Shapes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfvIMiuwObs Animals Conversation “The Educultural Wheel” Macfarlane’s (1997, 2004) work offers a framework for creating a Ma- ori perspective in schools. Bishop and Glynn (1999) are consistent with…
our little kiwi
Sweet as! This pakeha recites Karakia Mo Te Kai, aka Maori blessing over food.
Greater than the sum of its parts
Combining text and form in contemporary handmade books and artists’ books.
Whakataukī o te Marama
Passport New Zealand book - New Zealand Gift Ideas | Gifts to Remember | littlecountrybooks.co.nz
A unique gift from New Zealand - includes photos, how to do the haka, how to make a hangi, maps and interesting info about the New Zealand identity
Whānau Roopū Minutes - Thanks Haley!
Te Roopū whanau minutes 12 March - 2015 Whanau arrived between 5.35 and 6.10 Rosie started with karakia - then we had a kai Whanau members present Whaea Georgie Ebs Rosie Whaea meta Ropes Vanessa Tarn Jahnke Sha Tuti and Tanya Katene Bevan Jo Haley Nic Apologies Shiree Bedford (Seamstress) Jayden’s Mum (Helen) Marisha 6:00 start karakia by Ropes Minutes read by Nic Election of Officers Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Committee Members ( All those present) General Business Chairperson…
Korero Maori
Te Ara Reo wiki 7 [wāhanga o te rā/ parts of the day]
Ka wani ke! Now this is Maori Time!! This is from domesticscene.wordpress! Excellent for advanced learners of Te Reo, here are the maori name for parts of the day. #reobits
Te Reo Teaching Language
Te Reo Teaching Language
Whānau Roopū Minutes - Thanks Haley!
Te Roopū whanau minutes 12 March - 2015 Whanau arrived between 5.35 and 6.10 Rosie started with karakia - then we had a kai Whanau members present Whaea Georgie Ebs Rosie Whaea meta Ropes Vanessa Tarn Jahnke Sha Tuti and Tanya Katene Bevan Jo Haley Nic Apologies Shiree Bedford (Seamstress) Jayden’s Mum (Helen) Marisha 6:00 start karakia by Ropes Minutes read by Nic Election of Officers Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Committee Members ( All those present) General Business Chairperson…