AS 91731 · 4 credits · Internal
Tikanga and kawa
Te whakapuaki whakaaro mō ngā tikanga, te kawa rānei, i tētahi ritenga Māori o mua
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You need to identify and explain the customs (tikanga) and protocols (kawa) that were used in a specific Māori setting or occasion from the past, and say why those practices were important. You'll pick one real Māori gathering, event, or practice—like a tangihanga (funeral), hui (meeting), or going onto a marae—and show your understanding of how people behaved and why.
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- ·Identify specific tikanga or kawa from a named Māori setting (such as a marae visit, tangihanga, hui, or whare Māori)
- ·Explain the reasons why these practices existed and were followed in that context
- ·Describe how these customs worked in practice within that Māori occasion or gathering
- ·Show understanding that tikanga and kawa guide correct behaviour in Māori contexts
- ·Use appropriate Māori terminology and demonstrate knowledge of how practices may differ between iwi or regions
You identify the tikanga or kawa in your chosen Māori setting and explain why they were practised.
You describe the tikanga or kawa in detail, showing how they actually worked in practice and connecting them to the values they uphold.