Post 1 Date: 2/03/22
Title: The Treaty Of Waitangi
Here is my reflect on what i have learnt about the Treaty of Waitangi
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Me and my classmates and I went through the documentary ‘What really happened’ which was about the signing of the treaty, it had 7 parts/videos and we answered questions on paper while watching. I can’t say I remember everything but I know how after a lengthy Royal Navy career in which he saw action in the Napoleonic Wars and was captured twice by pirates in the Caribbean, William Hobson (1792-1842) became New Zealand’s first governor. His plans were to get Maori to sign over sovereignty of all or part of New Zealand so he had quite the role. I had learnt about how men used to sell young women, how deceiving Maori can be, the difficulties our tupuna went through, the signing of the Treaty, and lots more.
On our trip to waitangi we got to see the whenua claimed to be called “Ruapekapeka”, where the conflict fizzled out when the English refused to be lured out the bush, maha nga pakeha e heke but same went for Maori.
It was brilliant to see and talk to my classmates about what had happened at Ruapekapeka and the kind of strategies the Maori used. Apparently the English thought they could shoot down the Maori when really they were being tricked and the Maori could see everything from the ground they had.
Our second trip was to The Treaty Grounds where lots of things were, we visited the Marae, Ngatokimatawhaorua, the Busby house and much more! My overall favourite place was the museum where most of the history was kept. We went over some big topics, most were about how the British came to New Zealand. I liked the small details that were added like how Kawaiti was the second to sign the Treaty but put his signature at the top or how cheeky Maori were when speaking pakeha.
To me I found the Treaty a great source of education and enjoyed learning about it.
Post 1 Date: 2/03/22
Post 2 Date:
Title: Ruapekapeka
Here’s a brief summary of what the video “The stories of Ruapekapeka” have shown me.
In the video I got to learn about how Te Ruki Kawiti and his people fought against the English.
His people’s hideout is Ruapekapeka, in English this means “The bats nest” but people also call it ‘Kawiti’s masterpiece”…
Its meaning was how Kawiti created a highly secured village to protect the women and children, they had tunnels underground and signs of how the people lived there like bats.
There were lots of parts in the village that had meaning like the palisades were designed to stop cannonballs and provide shelter for the sharpshooters, trenches dug in the support shooters.
You can imagine how much help was wanted so children were there reloading the guns for sharpshooters and getting explosives and defusing them.
There was a lot of talk about how they felt, being in the situation these people were in terrified hiding underground.
Kapa Haka was a big motivation for the people.
Final reflection:
I have many thoughts on this documentary and have been giving it a lot of my attention. There’s lots to uncover.
Though without much thinking the story of Ruapekapeka and the events it took to get to what it is today were all so fascinating to learn and write about.
Overall, I loved it.
Seeing and reading about my tupuna was a great feeling and cannot wait to learn more in my social study class.
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Post 3 Date:
Title: Nga kupu matua
Mana Word Art: Brave, honour, Power, control, influence
Rangatiratanga Word Art: Leadership, Power, strength, friendship
Te Tiriti o Waitangi Word Art: History, War, Whenua, Tense, hope
| MANA |
Give an example of Mana being displayed at Ruapekapeka |
I believe that the biggest sacrifice at Ruapekapeka was the people’s lives and their determination to win and claim victory, it was a big sign of bravery and Mana. |
| RANGTIRATANGA |
Give an example of Rangatiratanga being displayed at Ruapekapeka |
I saw it in Te Ruki Kawiti.
His strength overcame and he was able to lead his people in the battle of Ruapekapeka. |
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Post 4 Date: 18/05/22
Title: Migration
The topic for this term is about migration.
Migration is the movement of people from one place to another (usually across a political boundary)
for the purpose of taking up permanent residence.
Some people push themselves out of their homes because of the environment or poor education, while some can be forced out because of financial issues or for the sake of others..
I’ve learnt about the ten main types of migration
Moving to a new home within the same state, country or continent
Moving to a new home in a different state, country or continent
Leaving one country to another
Moving into a new country
When a government forces a large group of people out of a region
Individuals are not forced out of their country, but leave because of unfavourable situations
A series of shorter, less extreme migrations from a person’s place of origin to
final destination
A series of migrations within a family or defined group of people
The voluntary movements of immigration back to their place of origin
The process moving for a period of time in response to labour or climate changes
I found learning about migration really interesting and I’ve learnt a lot.
Post 4 Date: 18/05/22
Post 5 Date:
Title: Kupe and The Giant Wheke
In this purakau Kupe, his whanau and some warriors from home went on to hunt down Te Wheke.
They did this to stop him from taking up all the fish and bait.
Te Wheke belonged to his enemy Muturangi. Muturangi warned Te Wheke of Kupes intentions so it was difficult. For weeks they chased him and began running out of supplies.
Just as they were on the verge of giving up there was a long white cloud, they knew there was land.
They were the first to discover Aotearoa on the East Coast.
Post 4 Date: 18/05/22
Everyone was exhausted but there was no time to waste! Te Wheke was still loose.
They went back into their waka and began chasing again, that night Te Wheke escaped and hid in a cave.
For a long time they went after him but he was still so quick and strong.
He tried tripping their waka and got hurt in the process, the waka started filling with water. Te Wheke went for the calabashes.
Kupe went in and attacked Te Wheke with his mere, right between the eyes. They got him.
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Post 6 Date: 31/08/22
Title: Ko au, Toku tuakiri
I did work on some google slide that had questions about me, my interests, family, and culture.
My name came from the Movie ‘Lord of the rings’ princess Arwen.
I wrote about the different understanding, rules and beauty of being a Maori.
Like our traditional singing and dancing known as kapa haka, the kowhaiwhai and carving we create as a way of telling stories, the funerals and Maori gatherings we have to appreciate or to group together for the ones who pass.
I also wrote about my different interests. I love to read. When I’m able to read a good book it makes me feel like I’m able to see the environment and to witness the story itself.
Art I feel has deeply affected my thinking and concentration. Art to me is my getaway, creating landscapes and living things have given me satisfaction and the praise is nice.
My grandparents, parents, aunties, uncles, my siblings, cousins and friends are what’s family.
They are the roots of my blood, the people who gave me life.
My life growing up was with the people who were part of me, and that’s for most people.
Post 6 Date: 31/08/22
Post 7 Date: 31/08/22
Title: Kiwi icons
In this assessment I had to identify five different New Zealand/ Kiwi icons.
The five I selected were: The Auckland sky tower, Whina Cooper, Julian Dennison, fairy bread, and the movie boy.
The Auckland sky tower was built in 1997 July, engineered by Beca Carter & Ferner Ltd.
A tower of high quality tourist attraction.
Whina Cooper is a Wahine who had been fighting for Maori rights her entire life. She’s known as a 79- year old woman who led Maori land protest marchers as they walked from Te Hapua (in the far north) to Parliament, arriving on 13 October 1975.
This actor and his characters play a big part in Maoris Movies as the funny guy.
Kiwi found him entertaining and is what’s gotten him in advertisements and films.
Fairy bread is a combo food of white bread, sprinkles and sometimes butter. Pretty popular among Kiwi and Autralians.
The movie boy is a film directed by Taika Waititi, a well known Maori director.
It’s about a boy whose mother died and his father visited after a long time for him and his whanau.
Post 7 Date: 31/08/22
Post 8 Date: 31/08/22
Title: Taonga tuku ih0
On google slides I listed three different things that related to the five questions, and all my answers I had to identify and explain.
I first identified the three properties that can be inherited in which I wrote land, blood/race, and clothes.
Second It was about valued objects that have been passed down from previous generations. I did pounamu, wheua, and korowai, all valuable Maori taonga.
Third was about the architectural, historical value preserved by the nation.
There is carving, statues, and Patu/ Taiaha.
Fourth, a traditional product well known for its fine craftsmanship.
There I wrote about the KawaKawa Hundertwasser toilets, Iconic Auckland sky tower, and the new Kawakawa roundabout.
A breed of livestock that was once traditional to an area but is no longer found in large numbers.
I did Kiwi, Kakapo, and Maui dolphin.
Post 8 Date: 31/08/22
