What does Whaia Te Iti Kahurangi mean?
The longform version of the whakatauki (ancient proverb) is “Whaia e koe ki te iti kahurangi; ki te tuohu koe, me maunga teitei” translated as: “Seek the treasure you value most dearly; if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.” This saying is most often used to inspire generations to aspire, to succeed, to …
What does Whaia Te Iti Kahurangi Ki Te Tuohu Koe me he maunga Teitei?
Whaia te iti Kahurangi ki te tuohu koe me he maunga teitei – seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain. This whakatauki’s importance and meaning will hopefully become transparent as my speech progresses.
What is Whakatauki?
Whakataukī (proverbs) represent the wisdom guiding the Maori culture. They are commonly used as inspirations in speeches and also as gentle reminders spoken to each other in everyday life. They are poetic expressions of wise sayings which allude to symbols native to Aotearoa.
What does Kiwaha mean?
Give it a go!
Navigation for Kīwaha – Give it a go! Kīwaha are colloquial sayings or slang and they are great phrases to drop into your everyday conversation even if you are speaking English. We also have examples of more formal proverbs or whakataukī which illustrate how beautiful and poetic the Māori language is.
What does Ahakoa HEI he pounamu mean?
About. Ahakoa he iti he pounamu – Although it is small, it is greenstone. This whakataukī refers to the gift of something small, but precious. Something given from the heart. This little piece is exploring the relationship between the western musical traditions and the world of taonga puoro.
What is Mrs in Māori?
Clip 6, which explains the use of Whaea – Miss/ Ms/ Mrs (teacher), Mum, aunt. Clip 18, which explains the use of Matua – Mr (teacher), sir or uncle.
What is the meaning of Karawhiua?
Karawhiua means “Give it heaps! Go for it!” The campaign emphasises collective reasons to get vaccinated but recognises getting vaccinated is an individual’s choice and not everyone can get vaccinated. Karawhuia complements the All-of-New Zealand campaign run by Unite Against COVID-19 and the Ministry of Health.
What is Kirehu?
noun. en expression peculiar to a given language.
Is Greenstone only found in New Zealand?
Pounamu is only found in New Zealand, whereas much of the carved “greenstone” sold in souvenir shops is jade sourced overseas.
What is whāia Te Iti Kahurangi?
Te Iti Kahurangi. Their name “Whāia te iti Kahurangi – Pursuit of Excellence’ refers to their philosophy of the never ending pursuit of the dream and the unquenchable thirst for excellence.
What does ta te Tamariki Tana Mahi Wawahi mean?
Ta te tamariki tana mahi wawahi tahā It is the job of the children to smash the calabash This proverb is similar to, boys will be boys. The calabash was a valuable tool for the transportation of food and water and was also used to heat water.
Where do the Tainui marae support the Maori Maori football team?
Most of the team affiliate to Waikato, Raukawa, Maniapoto and Hauraki. As a result, the team are fortunate to have the support of many Tainui marae but they do acknowledge their base marae Rukumoana in the Ngaati Haua region where the majority of their tutors also stem from.
What does Te Amorangi Ki Mua mean?
Te amorangi ki mua, te hapai o ki muri The leader at the front and the workers behind the scenes This is a reference to Marae protocol where the speakers are at the front of the meeting house and the workers are at the back making sure everything is prepared and that the guests are well looked after.