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| First we were called (Karanga) onto the Marae by the Tangata Whenua |
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| After the speeches and waiata it was time for the hongi |
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| The kowhaiwhai patterns all have special meanings. |
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| The tukutuku patterns weaved as panels along the walls also had special meanings. |
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| Outside the wharenui we looked at the carvings and talked about the significance of each picture. |
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| We all had a great time at the Marae learning more about the Maori culture. |
