Taumarunui Iwi Religious Studies

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🏔️ Part 1: Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Tūwharetoa Knowledge

1. Which iwi are primarily associated with the Taumarunui region?

Ngāti Maniapoto

Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Ngāti Porou

Ngāti Tahu

2. What is the spiritual significance of the Whanganui River to local iwi?

It is considered an ancestor with its own mauri (life force)

It is only used for transportation

It has no spiritual meaning

It is only important for fishing

3. Which mountain holds particular spiritual significance for Ngāti Tūwharetoa?

Mount Taranaki

Mount Tongariro

Mount Cook

Mount Eden

4. Complete this whakataukī: "Ko Tongariro te maunga, ko Taupō te moana, ko ________ te iwi"

Ko Tongariro te maunga, ko Taupō te moana, ko _________________ te iwi

5. What role do marae play in the spiritual life of Taumarunui iwi?

6. Essay Question (AS91916 - Describe the key beliefs within a religious or spiritual tradition)

Choose ONE of the following local iwi: Ngāti Maniapoto OR Ngāti Tūwharetoa

Describe the key spiritual beliefs of your chosen iwi in relation to the Taumarunui region. In your answer, you should:

Explain the spiritual connection between the iwi and specific geographical features (mountains, rivers, forests)

Describe beliefs about whakapapa (genealogy) and how it connects people to the land

Discuss the role of tikanga (customs) and their spiritual significance

Explain concepts of tapu, noa, and mauri in relation to local places

Use specific examples from the Taumarunui area to support your descriptions

Use the space below and continue on additional paper if needed. Aim for 400-500 words.