From Hawaiki-nui, Hawaiki-roa, Hawaiki-pāmamao Māori came, first singularly then collectively. They travelled the coastlines and the inland waters to settle in this new land, Aotearoa, creating new social linkages – whānau, hapū and iwi. They learnt to farm, harvest, hunt and trade enabling them to grow in numbers and strength. They laughed, loved and fought each other as with all tribal peoples throughout the world. They watched and embraced the new immigrants as they arrived in larger waka bringing with them new technology and new forms of trade.
Māori felt the pains of land wars, raupatu and the dark years that followed. Great prophets arose amongst them leading to new ways of thinking and being. New leaders arose and with them new leadership styles. From the empty they became full, new jobs, new industries, and new marriage alliances. They hid the pains and the truths of their sorrow always looking to create a better future for their children. The young arose, skilled in the ways of Te Reo Māori me ngā mātauranga Pākehā. They challenged, protested, debated, negotiated and created new environments for equal exchanges.
Māori now began new migrations to other countries - they created global alliances via marriage and commerce. Mokopuna became doctors, lawyers, business people, lecturers and politicians. Sadly they watched as some fell by the way, always nudging and always encouraging. Others took back and became passionate about the retention of Te Reo Māori - the language, customs and lifestyles of their tūpuna. Māori became different colours, produced gifted artists, sports people who reminded them of the vigour of old, and still their populations grew.
As a people, they laugh and watch with interest the new technology, media forums – who would have thought Te Reo Māori would beam out through radio and television airwaves? They learn fast, express themselves in many differing ways, sing new tunes with old whakaaro and are still here, still strong, still walking in the pathways of rangimārie.
The hidden truths are all around us. They blow upon the winds, they fill your dreams, make your skin go prickly as the wairua moves. Breathe deep and strong – Tihei Mauri Ora – ‘tis life.
Jude Roberts 2000
Māori felt the pains of land wars, raupatu and the dark years that followed. Great prophets arose amongst them leading to new ways of thinking and being. New leaders arose and with them new leadership styles. From the empty they became full, new jobs, new industries, and new marriage alliances. They hid the pains and the truths of their sorrow always looking to create a better future for their children. The young arose, skilled in the ways of Te Reo Māori me ngā mātauranga Pākehā. They challenged, protested, debated, negotiated and created new environments for equal exchanges.
Māori now began new migrations to other countries - they created global alliances via marriage and commerce. Mokopuna became doctors, lawyers, business people, lecturers and politicians. Sadly they watched as some fell by the way, always nudging and always encouraging. Others took back and became passionate about the retention of Te Reo Māori - the language, customs and lifestyles of their tūpuna. Māori became different colours, produced gifted artists, sports people who reminded them of the vigour of old, and still their populations grew.
As a people, they laugh and watch with interest the new technology, media forums – who would have thought Te Reo Māori would beam out through radio and television airwaves? They learn fast, express themselves in many differing ways, sing new tunes with old whakaaro and are still here, still strong, still walking in the pathways of rangimārie.
The hidden truths are all around us. They blow upon the winds, they fill your dreams, make your skin go prickly as the wairua moves. Breathe deep and strong – Tihei Mauri Ora – ‘tis life.
Jude Roberts 2000
