Maori Warfare

Maori Warfare was a continuous ritual for Maori. A war was a fight between two tribes. Maori believed that killing a man in warfare increased your mana (an impersonal supernatural power which can be transmitted or inherited). When a tribe won they would completely destroy their opponents village. 

The weapons the Maori used are:

Taiaha 

The taiaha consists of the tinana (body), an upoko (head) and an arero (tongue) which comes out of the head. This beautiful taiaha is adorned with a collar of kaka feathers and hair from a kuri (Polynesian dog). The purpose of the collar was both to add to the beauty of the weapon and to distract the wielder's opponent during battle.

Patu

The word patu, in Maori language means to strike, hit, beat, or subdue. The patu sis generally made of greenstone and used to give the final blow, to kill someone.

How are you?

Kei te pehea koe? - How are you?
Kei te pehea korua? - How are you? (2 people)
Kei te pehea kotou? - How are you? (3+ people)

Kei te pai ahau. - I am good/well/fine.
Kei te pai maua. - We (us 2, but not you) are good/well/fine.
Kei te pai matou. - We (us 3+, but not you) are good/well/fine.

Kei te pehea ia? - How is he/she?
Kei te pehea raua? - How are they? (2 people)
Kei te pehea ratou? - How are they? (3+ people)

Kei te pai ia. - He/she is good.
Kei te pai raua. - They (2 people) are good.
Kei te pai ratou. - They (3+ people) are good.

Emotions

Pai - Good/well/fine

Pouri - Sad

Harika - Happy

Riri - Angry

Mauiu - Sick

Ora - Well

Ngenge - Tired

Hiakai - Hungry

Hiainu  - Thirsty

A video of speaking Maori

I can feel a drop of rain
He kopo ta marangai

Greetings and Farewells in Maori

Kia Ora - Hi, hello (informal greeting)

Tena koe - Hello (formal greeting - 1 person)

Tena Korua - Hello (formal greeting - 2 people)

Tena Koutou - Hello(formal greeting - 3+ people)

Tena koutou katoa - Hello (to all of you)

Morena - Good morning

Ata marie - Good morning

Po marie - Good night

Haere ra - Goodbye (to someone leaving)

E noho ra - Goodbye (to someone staying)

Ka kite ano - See you later

Hei kona ra - Goodbye (on the phone)

What to name people in Maori

E hoa - friend

E kare - very dear friend

E tama - boy

E hine - girl

E pa - sir

E whae - madam

E kui - elderly woman, grandmother

E koro - elderly man, grandfather

Koka/whaea - mother/aunt

Papa/matua - dad/uncle

Tamariki - children

Kia Ora to all of our New Zealand whanau and international Viewers

Here is a video from the team, telling you a little bit about ourselves. 

A marae is a fenced-in complex of carved buildings and grounds that belongs to a particular iwi or (tribe). Māori people see their marae as their place to stand and belong. Marae are used for meetings, celebrations, funerals, educational workshops and other important tribal events.

A marae incorporates a carved meeting house with an open space in front.

This marae in the picture is of Orakei Marae, Auckland

New Zealand has adopted ingenuity and Maori designs and turned them into clothing, Mr Vintage is a fashion company that specializes in 'Kiwi Slang', New Zealand art and Maori designs.

One of New Zealand's greatest Maori songs. It is quite a special song because no other maori song has been such a big hit for New Zealand music
.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQLUygS0IAQ

This is the translation of the song.

E rere ra e taku poi porotiti  Tītahataha ra, whakararuraru e Porotakataka rā, poro hurihuri mai Rite tonu ki te tiwaiwaka e Ka parepare ra, pīoioi a Whakahekeheke, e kia korikori e Piki whakarunga ra, ma muinga mai a Taku poi porotiti, taku poi e! Poi E, whakatata mai Poi E, kaua he rerekē Poi E, kia piri mai ki au Poi E, e awhi mai ra Poi E, tāpekatia mai. Poi E, ō tāua aroha - - Poi E - paiheretia ra. POI... TAKU POI, E!

Swing out rhythmically, my feelings lean out beside me, so deceptively. Swing round and down, spin towards me just like a fantail. Swing to the side: swing to and fro zoom down, wriggle, climb up above, swarm around me my whirling emotions, my poi, Yeah! Oh my feelings, draw near, Oh my poi, don't go astray Oh my affections, stick to me Oh my instincts, take care of me Oh my emotions, be entwined around me. Oh poi, our love... Oh poi ...binds. Poi.... my poi, yeah!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXuCsSUFC_E

Ta moko - traditional Māori tattooing, often on the face - is a taonga (treasure) to Māori for which the purpose and applications are sacred.

Each moko contains ancestral tribal messages specific to the wearer. These messages tell the story of the wearer's family and tribal affiliations, and their place in these social structures.

A moko’s message also portrays the wearer’s genealogy, knowledge and social standing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiKFYTFJ_kw#

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA_P6jLpY3g

Some of the greatest hakas ever performed.

Another video from Rosmini College. Performed by three students. Created by Mr Rankin.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o8BIui4KcA

Rosmini College Haka, performed by the School Kapa Haka group. Introducing the new haka to the school. Created by Mr Rankin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-F52_Mh9Fo