![]() ![]() Wait until a karakia (grace) has been said before eating.Ĥ. Often the person calling people in for food will say who should come first.ģ. ![]() It is polite to let kaumātua (elders) go first. Manuhiri (visitors) will be called in for food.Ģ. After the pōwhiri - In the wharekai (dining room)ġ. At the conclusion of the welcome you should hongi (press noses). Your group should stand close to speaker and sing a waiata (song)ĩ. After your speaker/s have completed their korero (speeches). Males sit at the front on most marae, though some marae allow both women and men to sit on the front seat.ħ. Speak in Māori, not English, if giving a speech (unless expressly allowed).Ħ. Do not walk in front of a speaker on the marae ātea.ĥ. Do not eat or drink during the welcome.Ĥ. Women walk on as a group, while men also group together.ģ. You should not just walk onto a marae you need to be welcomed on.Ģ. Ensure cell phones are switched off throughout the pōwhiri. Ensure that your group has a speaker and kaikaranga organised.Ħ. Give your koha (monetary gift) to the kaumātua in a envelope.ĥ. Introduce yourself to other groups you don't know.Ĥ. It is considered impolite to walk onto a marae once a pōwhiri is underway.ģ. If you have any more detailed questions about Te Herenga Waka kawa and tikanga, please ask us and we will find out the information for you 13th June 2017 Arrivalġ. We will have pre-arranged a kaikōrero and kaikaranga, you are most welcome to invite your own koroua/kuia to participate in our powhiri. KAWA ME ONA TIKANGA – Guidelines on the Marae ![]()
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