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The Maoris.

By Eilis Keane . The Maoris. Introduction. My project is on The Maoris. They are the indigenous people of New Zealand. They are Polynesian and take up about 14% of the country's population. . New Zealand. Their Flag.

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The Maoris.

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  1. By Eilis Keane The Maoris.

  2. Introduction My project is on The Maoris. They are the indigenous people of New Zealand. They are Polynesian and take up about 14% of the country's population. New Zealand

  3. Their Flag The Maori Flag means different things. It is called TinoRangatiratanga flag. The Black symbolises the long darkness from which the earth emerged, as well as signifying Rangi – their God. The White symbolises the hope and goodness of the future. The Red symbolises Mother Nature and all her work.

  4. Their Language In the last 200 years the history of the Māori language (te reo Māori) has been one of ups and downs. At the beginning of the 19th century it was the fluant language spoken in Aotearoa/New Zealand. As more English speakers arrived in New Zealand, the Māori language was becoming less important to Māori communities. By the mid-20th century there were concerns that the language was dying out.

  5. Their Language *Don’t you think that the language problem is very like Ireland and Irish?

  6. The Clothing Traditionally they wore flax skirts (piu-piu) and cloaks made from dog fur and feathers. Also woven bodices for women. Shells were used for decoration. Bird feathers were used as accessories and sometimes worn in the hair (which may be tied in a bun). The cloaks often represented respect (such as chieftanship) and are valuable items.

  7. History The arrival of the Maori people is still a mystery. It is believed that they canoed from another country in search of land, in 800AD, over 1000 years ago. Then they came across the islands of New Zealand.

  8. History By the end of the 14th centaury it is said that the North Island of New Zealand was more covered with people then the South!! As years passed communities grew around, making sure they were close to rivers and land. (For food and growth of seeds) Tribes engaged into numerous battles over territory, utu (revenge) and for other reasons - the losers often becoming slaves or food.

  9. Ingredients • 600ml/21fl oz cold water • 250g/1/2lb caster sugar • Zest: 1 orange • Juice: 1 lemon Over time the Maoris discovered medicine, as they were a very healthy people. They made amazing doctors and nurses. This created A Gorse Flower Cordial Here is the ingredients for Medicine that they created.

  10. Jobs and work The Maoris people did almost the same jobs that we do. • cooking and cleaning • farming • nurses/doctors

  11. Festivals In the final days of May each year, a cluster of tiny stars twinkle as the moon rises on the north east horizon. To astronomers this constellation is known as Pleiades but to the Māori people of New Zealand, it is Matariki - a signal of an ending and a beginning meaning New Year. Matariki tradition • Exhibitions, lively festivals, concerts and cultural performances are among a growing festival of entertaining events that take place throughout the country during the celebration of Matariki. . • Matariki is a celebration unique to New Zealand, and a chance for everyone to forget the winter blues by embracing the warm spirit of Matariki. Remember! That our summer is their winter!! So May = December!!

  12. A Child’s life • Not all children went to school. It was all down to if the parents had enough money. Both boys and girls could go to school. • They mainly made toys such as; dolls, trains/cars or footballs. • Now a days more then ¾ of the population now go to school.

  13. Sports The most popular sport in New Zealand is rugby. The team is called “The All Blacks.” One of their most famous players is PiriWeepu. He was 2011 sportsman of the year.

  14. Sports Tennis Here is some other Sport Idols; Can you guess which person goes with which sport? Swimmer Ultra Marathon Wood chopping & sawing

  15. Video of the Haka. New Zealand Maori Rugby Haka v Ireland, Rotorua - June 2010 – YouTube

  16. The Haka. • They have lots of different Haka’s and perform one at each game. • Each time they perform the Haka there is a different Caller. • Some players paint their tongues black before each game.

  17. Quick Quiz!! Question: My Powerpoint is on The Vikings? True! / False! Question: The flag is black, white and red? True! / False! Question: The Maoris people almost do the same jobs as we do. True! / False! Question: PiriWeepu was the sports person of 2009? True! / False!

  18. Quick Quiz BONAS QUESTION!! Question: On the recipe, step 5 was to get the zest of an orange? True! / False!

  19. Ending! Kia Ora!! Thank you for watching hope you enjoyed! 

  20. KIA ORA!! By Eilis Keane 6th class

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