We experienced the protocol as manuhiri coming onto the Marae, greeting the Tangata whenua with speeches and waiata. Clive School students participated in the powhiri as part of the Tangata whenua which added to the experience for many of the HNI students.
We also learnt about the whakapapa and the tikanga of the Marae.
It was really pleasing to see the input of our students who helped to make the visit very special.
While in the Whare kai, the students heard the story behind the marvellous paintings created by Jacob Scott. They were told the history of the community which included the canoe from Hawaiki to how the land is used today.
As Lovey, the speaker within the Whare kai, retold the story of the images within the pictures, the students gained an understanding of the importance of the Marae and how it has worked for the tangata whenua, it's people.
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| The apple trees planted by Sir James Wattie, provided work and food for the Marae. |
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| The Whakatu freezing works had a huge impact on the community, especially when it was closed down. |
The images here show how the land was used to help supply food
for the community and beyond. The acquifer was an ever present
in the images of the land and it's use.
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