Māori Worldview and Cultural Identity

Which of the following is NOT considered a positive attribute of Tāmaki in Te Ao Māori?

What is the significance of comparing Tāmaki to pounamu?

What does the term "whānau" encompass in Te Ao Māori?

Which of the following terms represents the land in Te Ao Māori?

How is the concept of "iwi" related to Tāmaki?

What is the main message about Tāmaki in Te Ao Māori conveyed in the text?

How might the inquisitive nature of Tāmaki be perceived in some contexts?

What is the primary purpose of the text?

What is the significance of whakapapa in the perception of Tāmaki Māori?

At what point is personhood gained in Te Ao Māori?

How are Tāmaki Māori viewed within Te Ao Māori?

Within the context discussed, what role does each individual have in relation to the Māori world?

What does the term 'Pepe Māori' refer to in the context of this discussion?

What character trait is associated with Tāmaki Waiwakitaha?

How does one's worldview influence perceptions of different groups within society?

What is the misconception about Tāmaki Māori held by those unfamiliar with their cultural significance?

In the Māori world, each individual has a role to play in its development, regardless of their whānau (family), culture, religion, or social group.
Worldviews and cultures shape how we think about different individuals or groups within our society.

In Te Ao Māori, Tāmaki Māori are seen as holding their own mana (skills, wisdom, potential) through their whakapapa (genealogy).
They are perceived as having inherent mana, prestige, and standing from their parents, grandparents, and tūpuna (ancestors) through their whakapapa.
Right from conception, Pepe Māori (Māori children) are seen as carrying their whakapapa and having value within that continuity.
In Te Ao Māori, personhood is gained at conception, not birth, unlike some other cultures.

Tāmaki Waiwakitaha refers to the inquisitive nature of Tāmaki, which is encouraged in Te Ao Māori as a trait for learning and development.
Curiosity, innovation, and questioning are encouraged within Te Ao Māori, but may be challenging in other contexts.

Hapū te Po Pounamu represents the precious nature of Tāmaki, comparing them to pounamu (a precious stone).
This concept highlights the value of Tāmaki within the context of the whānau, hapū, and iwi.

Whānau refers to family, but also means the process of being born, as seen in the phrase "rā whānau" (happy birthday).
Hapū means both the extent of whānau and pregnancy.
Whenua (land) nourishes us while we're living and is also associated with nourishing the baby during pregnancy.
Iwi (bones) represents the social structure that gives our people their sense of belonging.