This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori , and today I made this Maori poster.
I really like the patterns around the border because there really cool and even though i dont know what the words mean , the words look like there really inspiring in english , but i dont know so.
I hope you like my poster!
Today at technology I was in my Te Reo class with Matua Adrien and in our class today we learnt how to make a pattern on a tukutuku. You might be wondering what a tukutuku is so you maybe wanna read this properly.
A tukutuku is a traditional Maori decorative art form, primarily used to adorn the interior or walls of meeting houses (wharenui).
First we grabbed a miniature version of the tukutuku board and picked two colours for our patterns on the tukutuku board. I picked baby blue and white. The pattern I chose was a Patiki. A Patiki is a diamond or a lozenge pattern that symbolizes abundance, generosity, hospitality, and the ability to provide.
We didn’t get to finish our tukutuku board but I got somewhere and yeah !
That was all. Bye guysss !!!
Today Room6 got to experience what is really happening in our oceans and experienced it not just by someone talking to us about it, but by experiencing it with a 360 virtual reality goggles.
Our instructor was Lee and she is apart of The BLAKE Organisation. She is a professional observer of the ocean and as well as a scuber diver.
We experience one island called Goat Island and fun fact it is a protected marine server which means the water is very clear and there is alot of sea animals that we rarely see in Auckland.
Something I learnt was theres not very much seaweed as before, because there is alot of Kinas that starve just by eating alot of seaweed than normal. Also another thing I learnt was seaweed is 2/3 of the air we inhale.
Thank you for listening!
Today Room6 made Baked Beans Curry with our teacher Mr Naidoo. To me I think it was pretty legit and I actually RRRREEEEAAALLLYYY enjoyed it! but when Mr Naidoo first told us it was BAKED BEANS CURRY, I really didn’t think I would like it but I ate THE WWHHHOOOLLE PPOOTT UPP, because for one I really love baked beans and two I love curry.
Anyways the whole of Room6 really loved helping to make and LOVED to eat the curry.
•Baked beans
•Onions
•Tomatoes
•Salt
•Curry Masala
•Cooking Oil
•Spatula
•Pot/Electric Frying pan
•Chop onions fine
•Add just abit of oil
•Saute onions
•Add Masala and stir for 30seconds (do not burn or fry until caramilised)
•Add chopped tomatoes and stir (cook for 3mins)
•Add baked beans and finish cooking for 5mins
Kupe and Te Wheke (The Octopus) is a well known Māori legend from Aotearoa (New Zealand) that explains the early Polynesian exploration and the discovery of the land.
Kupe was a great Polynesian navigator from Hawaiki (the ancestral homeland of the Māori people). According to legend, Kupe pursued a giant, supernatural octopus named Te Wheke-a-Muturangi across the large Pacific Ocean. The octopus had been stealing fish and causing trouble, and Kupe decided to chase it down.
During the chase, Kupe and his crew traveled far and eventually arrived in Aotearoa. They explored many parts of the country while hunting the octopus. The hunt ended in Cook Strait, between the North and South Islands of New Zealand, where Kupe finally killed Te Wheke after a fierce battle.
Afterward, Kupe returned to Hawaiki and told his people about the new land, prompting later migrations to Aotearoa.
Long ago, the Māori people lived in a distant land called Hawaiki. In search of new places to settle, they embarked on brave voyages across the vast Pacific Ocean in large canoes known as waka. One of the most famous explorers was Kupe, who, according to legend, chased a giant octopus across the sea and discovered a new land. This land was named Aotearoa, meaning “Land of the Long White Cloud,” after Kupe’s wife saw the clouds over the land for the first time. Kupe’s journey is celebrated as the beginning of the Māori people’s arrival in Aotearoa. After Kupe’s discovery, many Māori decided to follow his path. They built new canoes and sailed across the ocean to Aotearoa, bringing with them their culture, traditions, and stories. These journeys are remembered in songs, dances, and stories that continue to be shared today.
Tupaia was a skilled Polynesian navigator and priest from the island of Ra’iatea in the Society Islands, who played a crucial role in the early European exploration of the Pacific. In 1769, he joined the crew of British explorer Captain James Cook aboard the HMS Endeavour during its first voyage. Tupaia used his extensive knowledge of Polynesian navigation—based on stars, currents, winds, and oral tradition to guide the crew through the uncharted waters of the South Pacific. He also acted as an interpreter and cultural mediator between the Europeans and various Pacific island communities, greatly aiding communication and fostering peaceful interactions. Despite his significant contributions, Tupaia’s role was often underappreciated by his European counterparts, and he died of illness in 1770 during the voyage to Batavia (modern-day Jakarta). His legacy endures as a symbol of indigenous knowledge and cross-cultural collaboration during the age of exploration.
What is ANZAC ?
Long ago, during World War I, brave soldiers from Australia and New Zealand joined together to fight in a faraway place called Gallipoli. These soldiers became known as the ANZACs, which stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. They landed on the beaches of Gallipoli on April 25, 1915, and faced very tough conditions, including steep cliffs, strong enemies, and little food or water.
Even though the ANZACs faced great hardship, they showed courage, strength, and mateship. They looked after each other and never gave up, even when things were very hard. Many of them lost their lives, and those who survived carried the memories of the battle forever. Their bravery helped shape the identity of both countries.
Today, people in Australia and New Zealand remember the ANZACs every year on April 25th, known as ANZAC Day. On this day, we stop to think about their sacrifice, go to dawn services, and wear red poppies. It is a time to be thankful for the peace and freedom we enjoy, and to honour the spirit of the ANZACs brave, loyal, and never forgotten.
My favourite Manaiakalani Movie was PES TRENDS. It made me laugh super hard that my heart was going to pop out. I would 10/10 recommend watching this movie. They did the “Two Triple Cheeseburger One Big Mac Combo” It was absolutely hilarious.
Check out their chucklesome movie down below ⬇️