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Woodlands
School Visit Te
Rau Aroha Marae
On August 29th Woodlands School
headed to Bluff to visit Te Rau
Aroha Marae, the world's southern-
most marae. When we arrived we
had to line up at the amazing gates
and wait to be called in.
Outside the entrance were
many beautiful carvings
that towered above us.
On August 29th Woodlands School
headed to Bluff to visit Te Rau
Aroha Marae, the world's southern-
most marae. When we arrived we
had to line up at the amazing gates
and wait to be called in.
Outside the entrance were
many beautiful carvings
that towered above us.
When we arrived at the entrance to
the Marae we had to take off our
shoes because it is polite and
respectful to do so. Then we entered
the Marae and the best man gave a
speech. Mr Fleming gave the speech
for Woodlands school. We also
offered a kōha which is a gift.
As we walked up the path,
we saw many more carvings
on the Marae. There were 3
heads from the different
tribes that represent Bluff
and Southland.
When we arrived at the entrance to
the Marae we had to take off our
shoes because it is polite and
respectful to do so. Then we entered
the Marae and the best man gave a
speech. Mr Fleming gave the speech
for Woodlands school. We also
offered a kōha which is a gift.
As we walked up the path,
we saw many more carvings
on the Marae. There were 3
heads from the different
tribes that represent Bluff
and Southland.
Inside the dining hall were huge,
colourful artworks hanging everywhere.
After morning tea we learnt about all
the carvings and weavings and what
they meant. In Māori the sun is called
Ra. These two magnificent
c a r v i n g s r e p r e s e n t
sunrise and sunset.
Sunrise
Sunset
Inside the dining hall were huge,
colourful artworks hanging everywhere.
After morning tea we learnt about all
the carvings and weavings and what
they meant. In Māori the sun is called
Ra. These two magnificent
c a r v i n g s r e p r e s e n t
sunrise and sunset.
Sunrise
Sunset
Marama is the moon and
Māori use the moon as a guide
for planting crops and fishing.
This bright trail is of the
sun (Ra) moving across the
sky from morning to night.
Marama is the moon and
Māori use the moon as a guide
for planting crops and fishing.
This bright trail is of the
sun (Ra) moving across the
sky from morning to night.
This beautiful design
represents the cold
Antarctic winds.
Above the kitchen were more beautiful
artworks. The bags on the wall were
called kiti and they were used by the
Māori to carry muttonbirds in.
They are made out of bull kelp wrapped
in tōtara bark inside a flax basket. Five
muttonbird chicks were tied up at the
same time and put into the kiti together.
This beautiful design
represents the cold
Antarctic winds.
Above the kitchen were more beautiful
artworks. The bags on the wall were
called kiti and they were used by the
Māori to carry muttonbirds in.
They are made out of bull kelp wrapped
in tōtara bark inside a flax basket. Five
muttonbird chicks were tied up at the
same time and put into the kiti together.
This weaving represents different ika (fish), blue cod and trout
Trout
Blue cod
Here is Rongo the God of C u l t i v a t i o n . I n M ā o r i mythology, Rongo cultivated vital food crops, especially the kūmera or sweet potato.
This weaving represents different ika (fish), blue cod and trout
Trout
Blue cod
Here is Rongo the God of C u l t i v a t i o n . I n M ā o r i mythology, Rongo cultivated vital food crops, especially the kūmera or sweet potato.
This piece of art represents the oyster shell and we all know that our famous Bluff oysters are a Kiwi icon!
Te Rau Aroha Marae dining hall also had shiny, polished pāuā shells that were positioned along the rafters.
Here is a diamond shaped design and it is cal led pā t iki or flounder because of its shape.
This piece of art represents the oyster shell and we all know that our famous Bluff oysters are a Kiwi icon!
Te Rau Aroha Marae dining hall also had shiny, polished pāuā shells that were positioned along the rafters.
Here is a diamond shaped design and it is cal led pā t iki or flounder because of its shape.
At Te Rau Aroha Marae we also learnt the Māori names for different landmarks. Did you know that Bluff Hill is called Motu Pōhua?
The Kōrua (crayfish) was a traditional food for the Māori and was caught using a bundle of ferns.
At Te Rau Aroha Marae we also learnt the Māori names for different landmarks. Did you know that Bluff Hill is called Motu Pōhua?
The Kōrua (crayfish) was a traditional food for the Māori and was caught using a bundle of ferns.
We had a marvellous time at Te Rau Aroha Marae!
We had a marvellous time at Te Rau Aroha Marae!