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Mihimihi & Pepeha
Mihimihi & Pepeha
Pepeha are a component of mihi for Māori to use if/when they have
knowledge of and access to their whakapapa information, and if they
feel it is appropriate to include in a particular context. Pepeha may include maunga, awa, waka etc - as well as other expressions or information connected to whakapapa.
Mihimihi is a process of both introduction and connection. It is
a time and space to share with one another about who you are
and where you come from. This can/could/should look and sound
different for different people, and in different contexts.
Mihimihi for Māori and Tangata Tiriti.
Mihimihi for Māori and Tangata Tiriti.
Formats for pepeha and mihi are accessible through https://www.reomaorimai.co.nz/
Poutama Reo
Poutama Reo
Poutama Reo is a framework that supports a progressive pathway for English Medium schools to review and improve their provision of te reo Māori language school wide. The development of this framework has evolved out of a body of policy and research work and recognises the important contribution English-medium schools have to make toward ensuring that Māori language is valued and sustained as a living language in Aotearoa.
Download Poutama Reo: the improvement journey Poutama Reo ERO 21 September 2022.pdf
Māwhera Kāhui Ako has worked to develop a framework for language development within local schools. The 2022 Poutama Reo supercedes this mahi. Kura may consult with their local iwi around dialectic differences.
Kīwaha!
Kīwaha!
A kīwaha, or saying, is something you would teach a learner at the beginning of a lesson, it is a fun way of teaching Te Reo Māori! A kīwaha can be made up and can mean anything as long as it is a saying. Kīwaha should be fun and exciting ways to express yourself!
Here are some examples:
Tau Kē — Awesome!
Wananei — Wicked!
Tumeke — Awesome!
Te ātaahua hoki! — That’s beautiful
He tino pai hoki koe! — You’re very good!
Ka mau te wehi! — That’s amazing!
Kei runga noa atu koe! — You’re the best!
Pai kare! — By golly!
Karawhiua! — Give it heaps! Go hard!
Whakataukī
Whakataukī
Whakataukī are Māori proverbs or sayings. They can be used as motivational tools. They contain the wisdom, knowledge and values passed down through the generations. They can contribute meaningfully to teaching and learning.
A couple of our favourites for the classroom are:
Whaowhia te kete mātauranga. Fill the basket of knowledge.
Tukua kia tū takitahi ngā whetū o te rangi.
Let each star in the sky shine its own light.
Karakia
Karakia
Karakia are used as a way to bring people together and focus them on a common purpose or goal. They are about respect and acknowledging the value inherent in all things.
Matariki - Puanga
Every year at Karoro School we celebrate Matariki and Puanga. Matariki is a star cluster, and Puanga, also known as Rigel, is a star in the Orion cluster which is a marker for the Māori New Year.
My Taonga
My item that is special to me would be my pounamu necklace I made! This occurred at the end of autumn during Matariki! This pounamu necklace is irreplaceable to me because I got to make it with one of my best friends, Aylah, and I had hysterical laughs with her! I also am so happy that I got and took this opportunity because pounamu is a part of my culture, Te Ao Māori! My taonga is also really special because it connects to the pūrākau Poutini and Waitaiki! It does because Poutini captured Waitaiki and eventually she was turned into pounamu!
We got to shape and sand our pounamu down ourselves. I got to do this marvelous thing at Donna's house with all her supplies! Supplies like sanding machines, a diamond grinder and an electric burr, and, of course, tons of greenstone to choose from! The piece I chose was exquisite and had beautiful swirls of different greens mixed with a little bit of white. There were many pieces to choose from and it was super tough to make a decision on what beautiful piece to have!
The shape Aylah and I made was a porohita(disc) in a decently vast size! We chose this shape because the porohita represents the circle of life, which has no beginning or end. Donna was cordial and kindly tied my necklace cord and made it resizable! This necklace is beyond price and irreplaceable because you can’t find it anywhere else, because I made it!
There were a few others with us making their pounamu necklaces! In the background of Aylah and I laughing were Amber and Angel, giggling and making noise. Focused and very prepared of us were Hunter and Taz! There were also another group that got to go after mine! Jaeda and Neve even made a heart shaped piece! Everyone's necklaces turned out absolutely stunning and smooth!
While working on my pounamu everyone at Karoro Kura were doing things like weaving harakeke to make a putiputi harakeke(flax flowers) and a poroporo harakeke(flax bracelets)! There were many other activities celebrating Matariki such as motiha(dance), kite making and many more! Aylah and I joined in with these sessions as soon as we got back! While weaving our harakeke pieces we also got to help others and make many!
This necklace, my taonga, holds a lot of power and special things. Some of the special things are the laughter it took in while being made, my culture is within it and the specialty that it holds because my people found the amazing stone! I’m very excited to wear this piece at Kapa Haka with all the others! I’m so proud of my culture. Aylah and I hope to continue to learn Te Reo Māori and to learn and understand more about Te Ao Māori.
Isla Johnston
In 2024, as part of our Matariki celebrations, we were privileged to send a group of students to a carving workshop where they were able to create their own taonga pounamu.
77 Main South Road Greymouth N.Z. 7805 * Phone: 03 768 5747 * Email: office@karoro.school.nz
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