Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation. It includes customs, values, practices, language, objects, arts and crafts, and games.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we are lucky to have a bi-cultural heritage with the original inhabitants (tangata whenua) having a rich culture which we all enjoy from waiata (songs) and te reo (the treasure of the Māori langauge), to poi, koru and much much more. SPiCE would like to warmly thank Te-Rina Gregory-Hawke of Ngāti Whātua for creating the beautiful Māori resources on this page for us all to enjoy.
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we are lucky to have a bi-cultural heritage with the original inhabitants (tangata whenua) having a rich culture which we all enjoy from waiata (songs) and te reo (the treasure of the Māori langauge), to poi, koru and much much more. SPiCE would like to warmly thank Te-Rina Gregory-Hawke of Ngāti Whātua for creating the beautiful Māori resources on this page for us all to enjoy.
tamaki makaurauDiscover how Mt Eden and Mt Albert got their Māori names, and learn about the gift of land from the Paramount Chief of Ngāti Whātua which created Auckland.
Pepeha Pepeha is a way of introducing oneself. Using a set structure it identifies who we are, where we are from and where we belong. For Māori pepeha shows their deep connection to the land as well as their ancestors, and they will usually refer to their mountain (maunga) and river (awa). For non-Māori (known as tauiwi) their pepeha may be shorter as they may not have the same connections to the land. Why not have a go at writing your own pepeha? Get help from your parents to fill in the blanks if you are unsure. It is a great way to get to know more about your whanau! |
tom the ElephantDiscover the intriguing story of Tom the beer- loving elephant who helped build the trig platform on top of Maungawhau more than 150 years ago!
word findChallenge yourself with our te reo word find! Can you find all the words? And do you know what they all mean?
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Poi
Poi refers both to the equipment and performance art of using tethered weights on string. Originating with Māori in Aotearoa, poi is an important part of our cultural heritage.
Poi were traditionally used to increase hand eye co-ordination, strengthening of the arms and hand dexterity and flexibility. Poi are now used through interactive play, waiata and kapa haka.
Why not have a go at making your own poi? Follow this step-by-step video to learn how. You can use materials you already have at home, or purchase at your local shop. Or if you would like a kit including all you need to DIY some Poi, than you can purchase them from Poi Yeah - a local tangata whenua run business.
Poi were traditionally used to increase hand eye co-ordination, strengthening of the arms and hand dexterity and flexibility. Poi are now used through interactive play, waiata and kapa haka.
Why not have a go at making your own poi? Follow this step-by-step video to learn how. You can use materials you already have at home, or purchase at your local shop. Or if you would like a kit including all you need to DIY some Poi, than you can purchase them from Poi Yeah - a local tangata whenua run business.
Thanks to Poi Yeah for collaborating with us to create this video and partnering with us on the Sandringham Kids Heritage Project!
