Making a piupiu

We sequenced the steps of making a Piupiu. 

How to Hongi

The Hongi 

What is a hongi? 

A hongi is the pressing of noses, which symbolises the exchange of the breath of life 

 When does the hongi happen? 

 When the tangata whenua side indicates that the speeches are complete, the manuhiri speakers approach the tangata whenua to hongi 

What to do. 

 1. First look into the tangata whenua eyes and shake their right hand with your right hand firmly and say “kia Ora”. 
 2. Next Place your left hand on their right shoulder sensibly (not like your squeezing a plushie). 
 3. Gently press noses, take off your left arm and your done. 

These instructions will help you learn the Hongi. If you laugh or giggle this means you're disrespecting the Maori culture and if you’re greeting a Maori person this is very important to do correctly

Rangi - the Sky Father

We described a character from the story of Papa and Rangi

Rangi

When Rangi was ripped away from his beloved Papa by Tane - Mahuta, Rangi’s tears fell on Papa the earth mother as rain. Rangi was lonely but Uru’s children the stunning stars gave their grandfather Rangi some company, he was dressed with a silky red cloak, a scorching sun behind and a silver pearl moon in front. Tane left the basket where he kept the stars and that was called the milky way (Mangoroa).