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Designing Marae with Tikanga

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Designing Marae with Tikanga

Traditional marae layout illustration

📚 Part 1: Tikanga and Marae Knowledge

1. What is the main purpose of a marae in Māori culture?

A place for entertainment only

A community gathering place for cultural, spiritual and social activities

A building for storing food

A place only for kaumātua

2. Which of these are essential spaces in a traditional marae? (Select all that apply)

Wharenui (meeting house)

Wharekai (dining hall)

Marae ātea (ceremonial courtyard)

Swimming pool

Ablution facilities

3. What is the role of a kaikaranga?

To cook the food

To call visitors onto the marae

To clean the buildings

To lead the haka

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct te reo Māori terms:

The _____________ are the elders who provide guidance and wisdom on the marae.

_____________ refers to the customs and protocols followed on the marae.

The _____________ are the visitors who come to the marae.

🏗️ Part 2: Marae Design Planning

5. Design a basic layout for your marae in the space below. Label the wharenui, wharekai, marae ātea, and any other important spaces.
6. Explain how your marae design supports the oranga (wellbeing) of the community it serves. Consider social, spiritual, and physical wellbeing.
7. List three important roles needed to operate your marae and explain their responsibilities:

Role 1: _________________ Responsibilities: _________________________________

Role 2: _________________ Responsibilities: _________________________________

Role 3: _________________ Responsibilities: _________________________________

🤔 Part 3: Reflection on Tikanga

8. Why is it important to follow tikanga (customs) and kawa (protocols) when visiting or using a marae?
9. How does your marae design show respect for Māori culture and traditions?
10. What is one thing you learned about marae tikanga that you didn't know before?

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