

Maori Party: ‘We are not going into byelection to come second’ The Maori Party has announced it will stand a candidate against Hone Harawira should he force a byelection in his Te Tai Tokerau electorate. It is a humbling experience to be a part of what will one day soon be talked about. Or if the stars Waitī and Waitā are very bright then it could signal that the fishing and eeling will be good this season. News this morning that (as predicted) the Maori Party will be standing a candidate against Hone Harawira if he forces a by election in Te Tai Tokerau. It is good and pleasant to be together in unity. Psalm 133:1 says: How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity The word dwell means to physically be together. I found out that it was hugely significant for him and Māori in Aotearoa as the Matariki stars were used to guide them for the year ahead in all of their horticulture, hunting and fishing events.Ī simple example is if the star Waipuna-ā-rangi is very bright then it might mean that there won’t be a lot of rain so, it could be a dry season and it would be wise to get your plants in the ground a bit earlier. Hebrews 10:25 says: Do not forsake the assembling of yourselves together. However, I looked to my Koro to help me understand what Matariki means to our whānau on my dad’s side, those from the far North, Ngāpuhi. Growing up I didn’t really celebrate Matariki as I lived with my mum who is New Zealand European. The Watts Bears students mapped out their own Haka to be performed.

This whakatauk encourages mokopuna to stand strong, proud in the knowledge that they are the embodiment. including the establishment of Health New Zealand, the Mori Health. Atawhai is a beautiful, strong name for boys or girls, meaning kindness and protection. Fisher, Zachariah (2017) Peace Guardians, Watts Bears and The Maori Haka, The STEAM. Te Whriki, which draws upon traditional Mori. My reo is getting better because of the classes, but I am lucky as I had a little bit of a head start compared to other people in the class. But even with parents, grandparents, or siblings that might be living in the same. Even the little things, like having a conversation with my Koro and friends. This course has reconnected me to my roots.
