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Understanding the Pōwhiri: A Guide to Māori Welcoming Ceremonies

By Waikura on Thu, 19/03/2026 - 10:08

This image shows a minimalist, graphic illustration of a Māori Wharenui (meeting house) against a plain white background. The Wharenui is rendered in earthy terracotta and cream tones with simplified traditional carvings. In the foreground, a group of people is depicted as simplified, flat-color silhouettes in a variety of soft pastel shades—including mint green, pale blue, lavender, and peach—facing toward the building. The style is clean and modern, focusing on geometric shapes and a calm, varied color pa

Learn the four major stages of the Pōwhiri (Māori welcoming ceremony), including the Karanga, Whaikōrero, and Hongi, and the spiritual balance of Tapu and Noa.

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Pōwhiri

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You know more te reo Māori than you realise (and why that matters)

By on Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:27

A New Zealand road safety sign featuring a yellow diamond with silhouettes of children walking, positioned above a yellow rectangular sign that reads "KURA SCHOOL" in bold black text.

Start using Te Reo Māori in your daily life. From office greetings to classroom classics, explore our easy guide to common Māori phrases and why they matter.

How to type macrons (tohutō) on Windows, Mac, and mobile

By on Wed, 04/03/2026 - 13:00

A screenshot of the Windows keyboard layout selection menu. A large arrow points to the "MRI Maori" keyboard option with the bold overlay text: "HERE LIE MACRONS!" The menu also shows English (New Zealand), Japanese, and Portuguese layout options.

Learn how to install the Māori keyboard and type macrons (ā, ē, ī, ō, ū) on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. A simple guide to getting your spelling right.

Macrons

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