This interactive program explores Te Ao Māori - ‘way of life’ in Māori society, including social, cultural, economic and political features. Linking past to present, this interactive incursion brings the vibrancy of Māori culture, heritage and history to your school. 

Students will develop understanding of Māori heritage, culture and history including Tikanga (cultural protocols), Māori migration from Hawaiiki and settlement of Aotearoa (New Zealand), trade and resource management (sustainability). Interactive activities include poi and stick games.

Your students will hear a Māori legend, get hands-on with natural resources, games and 'taonga' (treasured objects), listen to Te Reo (Māori language) spoken and learn how to hongi. 

Te Hei Mauri Ora!  Let the story begin...

Incursions are tailored to meet learning outcomes. Curriculum links include:

NSW Syllabus links:  History K-10 Stage 4 - Depth Study 5: The Asia-Pacific World - 5c The Polynesian expansion across the Pacific c AD 700 - 1756.

NEW - Haka workshops 

Due to popular demand, Haka workshops are also available for classes that have already experienced a Māori incursion!  Children will learn a haka, and develop understanding of how and why HAKA are performed.