Tangata Whenua – People of the Land
Hinaki (eel trap) made from mangemange vine (A73.708)
Venture into Te Takapou Whāriki, the Māori gallery, to uncover the fascinating stories of East Polynesian migration to Taranaki over 800 years ago.
Students can investigate and examine waka, hoe (paddles), hue (gourds), matau (fishhooks), and taonga pūoro (instruments), learning about the significance of each item and their roles in daily life and cultural practices. Together, we will explore how these taonga reflect the knowledge brought from Hawaiki by Māori ancestors, highlighting their adaptation and evolution as they became tangata whenua, the first people of Aotearoa. Support material including pre and post visit activities and information will be provided on booking or by request.
Image credit (lesson title image): Te Rangi Aoao Nunui, ceremonial doors, Puke Ariki
- Location
- Puke Ariki Museum
- Schedule
- Terms 1, 2 ,3 ,4
- Year level
- Primary
- Intermediate
- Secondary
- Duration
- 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Cost
- Free for Taranaki schools, $5 per students for schools outside of Taranaki