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Taniwha
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A Taniwha is a legendary monster said by the MÇori to live in the ocean and inland waters of New Zealand, hiding in deep pools, rivers, lakes, and dark caves. The Waikato River proverbially has a hundred of them, one on each bend. The Taniwha is usually depicted as an enormous Tuatara-like beast, covered with traditional Maori Koru. The Taniwha is often thought to be a cryptid, like a surviving marine reptile. There are very few pieces of evidence to support this theory. However, the Tongan word tenifa, meaning 'large shark', might suggest an origin for the concept.

Guardians

Taniwha were often guardians to Maori tribes and also pets or friends to specific historical/legendary people. In most creation myths however the Taniwha was wrongly assigned as a terrible monster.

Wellington's harbour, Te Whanganui-a-Tara, was reputedly carved out by two taniwha, the petrified remains of one of which became one of the hills overlooking the city.


Controversy

A taniwha caused some controversy in 2002 when a Maori tribe successfully halted and eventually redirected the redevelopment of part of the country's major highway, SH1, to protect the home of their legendary protector.

Taniwha appears in the Magic: The Gathering card game as a fairly large drawbacked blue creature.

Maoritanga

One of the more famous legends in Maoritanga also sighted "Taniwha" as being the physical manifestation given to the "Wheke" or octopuses which accompanied two waka (canoes) on the migrations.

The "story" reads that three Taniwha escorted (Ngati) Ruanui and Nga Puhi on the journey from Ra'iatea after the people called out to the Atua (Spiritual Overlords) seeking a means of safe passage. Two Taniwha oversaw the safety of Nga Puhi (re: "How Nga Puhi got its name.") and the other guarded Ruanui.



Another Legend

Another legend has it that Taniwha also have the appearance of large white eel, according to tradition; this Taniwha is a tohu (omen) and must not be removed but rather move on of its own esteem. To remove the Taniwha would equate to "spitting in the eyes of God".


Forms

"Taniwha" take many forms and are not limited to the physical, they are viewed more so as spiritual "markers", reason for their presence vary widely but as a general rule they are treated by kaumatua (akin to wise people) and those with an understanding of basic Maoritanga (Maori thought and protocol) with utmost respect.



Associations

The word "Taniwha" may also be applied to a person/s displaying remarkable (although not necessarily positive) qualities or attributes, it is synonymous with the word "Chief".

FRIDAY, MARCH 24
SIMPLE MAORI WORDS


hapu: extended family
haere mai: welcome
haere ra: good bye
harakeke: flax, weaving with flax
hikoi: journey
hongi: traditional greeting by pressing noses
hui: meeting
iwi: tribal group
kaitiaki: guardian
karakia: prayers
kaumatua: elders
kaupapa: purpose or topic
kia ora: hello or "gidday"
kohanga reo: Maori language nest (pre-school)
kokiri: to prepare or pave the way, a training centre
kowhaiwhai: painting
maata waka: direct descendents of the people of all the waka
manawhenua: people with tribal affiliation with the area
Maoritanga: Maori culture
marae: a gathering place
neinei: mountain dracophyllum

pa: a fortified living place
raranga: weaving
raupatu: conquest
reo: Maori language
tamariki: children
tangata whenua: people of the land
taniwha: monster
taonga: things held dear, treasures
Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka a Maui: the top of the South Island (generally Nelson and Marlborough)
Te Wai Pounamu: the South Island
tikanga Maori: things Maori
tukutuku: woven wall panels
urupa: burial site
waha: gateway
wahi tapu: sacred sites
waiata: song, poetry
wairua: spiritualness
waka: traditional canoe, also can be the first canoes that brought the people to this country, as in 'the Tainui waka'
whakairo: carving
whakapapa: origins or genealogy
whanau: family
wharekai: cooking and eating house
wharenui: meeting house
whenua: land

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TUESDAY, MARCH 14
hello who ever is here, this is my research


MAORI-

Experts conclude that New Zealand was first occupied in the 13th century, perhaps somewhat earlier. The earliest immigrants to come to New Zealand came from central Polynesia. In the late 18th century, the Maoris were discovered by European explorers living in New Zealand. Their original homeland was called Hawaiiki



The Maori Language -

The visitor to New Zealand will become immediately aware of the Maori language as the vast majority of place names are of Maori origin. At first, visitors may be puzzled by the seemingly impossible- to-pronounce names. In fact, Maori has a logical structure, and, unlike English, has very consistent rules of pronunciation.
How Do You Say Onehunga, Whangamomona, Kahikatea, and Nguru? Maori consists of five vowel sounds: a e i o u (‘a’ as in ‘car’, ‘e’ as in ‘egg’, ‘i’ like the ‘ee’ in ‘tee’, ‘u’ like an ‘o’ in ‘to’). There are eight consonants in Maori similar to those in English — ‘h’, ‘k’, ‘m’, ‘n’, ‘p’, ‘r’, ‘t’, and ‘w’. There are also two different consonants — ‘wh’ and ‘ng’. Many Maori pronounce the ‘wh’ sound similar to our ‘f’. The ‘ng’ is similar to our own ‘ng’ sound in a word like ‘sing’, except that in Maori, words can start with ‘ng’.
Kia ora = Gidday!
An attempt by a visitor to use Maori greetings will almost certainly elicit a delighted response from both Maori and Pakeha (European) New Zealanders.

Kia ora — Hello
Kia ora tatou — Hello everyone
Tena koe — Greetings to you (said to one person)
Tena koutou — Greeting to you all
Haere mai — Come here
Nau mai — Welcome
Kei te pehea koe? — How’s it going?
Kei te pai — Good
Tino pai — Really good
Haere ra — Farewell
Ka kite ano — Until I see you again (Bye)
Hei konei ra — See you later



Subsistence practices of the Maori consisted of fishing and agriculture, fishing being the most prominent. Fishing tools were made out of stone which was common for the Maori. Maori fishing methods are divided into three groups: net fishing, line fishing, and trap fishing.
Net fishing was done by using huge nets sometimes one mile long needing the help of five hundred men. The nets were usually made out of tapu. The first fish that was caught was always thrown back into the water for Tangaroa, the god of the sea and fish.
The tools used in line fishing consisted of fishhooks made of bone, wood, stone or shells. Bone hooks were the most common, sometimes being a human bone. Other ways of fishing was called Koko consisting of a pole about nine feet long. The pole startles the fish and moves them from their hiding place making them easier to catch.
Hereditary chiefs provide the leadership within the Maori culture. Sometimes trained priests would be the head of the households. Besides the wealth and rank of the chiefs, their power was incredible. “A wise chief was guided by public opinion.” (Metge, 32) The Maori social status depended on seniority. The elders ranked above the younger people. Aristocrats had more wives, land, and slaves and were generally wealthier.

It was important in Maori life to become married, especially for the women. Women who did not marry were considered foolish and neglecting a duty. Sometimes the elderly will arrange a marriage but more often the young men would get approval from his parents. Broken marriages are common in the Maori culture. Like their forefathers, when a marriage ceased to work, they were ended.

Going to school was very important for Maori children. Two-thirds of the children attended private school. Children attended Maori schools or state schools. Maori schools spent more time in Maori studies like: language, history, arts and crafts. These days it is more likely that more and more Maori children are attending the state schools that the Maori schools.

Maoris are always pleased when they can renew a kinship tie with a stranger. They know how to treat them. “Maoris can identify upwards of two hundred relatives either by name or as offspring of named relatives. In other words they have a large kinship universe.” (Metge, 111) Most Maoris have relatives scattered all over New Zealand. In English, Maoris often use the term ‘Maori cousin’ towards one another.

Whenever there has been a death in the group, the Maori mourn for three days. Death is very significant to the Maoris. When one person dies, the mourning affects everyone. Death means that visitors from far and near will soon arrive to join in the mourning process. These visitors are treasured possessions like a cloak. If a great chief dies they will lay weapons and possessions on the grave befitting his station.

Sadly, the Maori traditions are slowly fading. Their celebrations, music, art, architecture and culture history are subjected to 21st century changes.

Maori Protocol -

Being a tribal Polynesian people, Maori have a unique protocol. The best place to observe it is on a marae (Maori meeting grounds). Many tourist operators in New Zealand organise visits to marae.

Welcome to the Powhiri -

A powhiri (formal welcome) at a marae begins with wero (challenge). A warrior from the tangata whenua (hosts) will challenge the manuhiri (guests). He may carry a spear (taiaha) then lay down a token (often a small branch) that the manuhiri will pick up to show they come in peace. Some kuia (women) from the tangata whenua (hosts) will perform a karanga (call/chant) to the manuhiri. Women from the manuhiri will then respond as they move onto the marae in front of their men.


Whaikorero —

Speeches of Welcome - Once inside the wharenui (meeting house) on the marae, mihimihi (greetings) and whaikorero (speeches) are made. To reinforce the good wishes of the speeches, waiata (songs) may be sung. It is usual for the manuhiri to then present a koha (gift) to the tangata whenua after greeting the hosts with a hongi — the ceremonial touching of noses. After the powhiri, kai (food) may be shared.


Fishing Up An Island -

The creation of New Zealand is described by the legend of Maui. This god was a cheeky trickster who managed, among other things, to harness the sun in order to make the days longer. However, his biggest claim to fame was his fishing up of the North Island, which is described as Te Ika a Maui (the fish of Maui). A look at an aerial map of the North Island will show how closely it resembles a fish. Maori believe the far north to be the tail of the fish and Wellington Harbour the mouth. Maori describe the South Island as Maui’s waka (canoe) and Stewart Island (Rakiura) as his punga (anchor).

Maori food

New Zealand chefs are increasingly using traditional Maori ingredients in their menus to create contemporary Kiwi cuisine. Here is a selection of the more popular ingredients:Piko Piko fern tipsThe fern shoot can be found growing in damp shady areas of New Zealand’s native bush. There are 312 different varieties, most are carcinogenic, and only seven types are edible. They are pale green in colour with brown speckles and are picked before the leaves unfold.KawakawaKawakawa is a tree and is mostly found in coastal areas of New Zealand in damp bush. It grows up to seven metres in height and has heart shaped leaves. It is the leaves that are used in cooking, they are dried, ground and then used to season.HoropitoHoropito is often referred to as the New Zealand pepper tree. There are three different varieties of horopito in New Zealand. The tree's leaves are green with red speckles.KouraKoura are fresh water crayfish which are approximately the size a prawn.KorengoKorengo is seaweed which is either used in its raw state or dried and used to season various dishes.Puha (Watercress)Grows on the edge of fresh water rivers and creeks around New Zealand and can be eaten raw or cooked. It has a slight mustard taste.Flaxseed oilCold pressed flaxseed oil is completely unrefined, nothing is added or removed. Flaxseed oil is a vegetarian source of Omega 3 and six essential fatty acids, Omega 9 antioxidants and vitamins.Manuka Manuka was named by Captain Cook and English Botanist Mr Banks as the tea tree when they were on an expedition at the mouth of the Purangi River at Mercury Bay in 1769. Manuka wood chips can be used to add flavour when smoking food.

NAVIGATION-

There are several methods by which you can determine direction by using the sun, moon, stars, wind and trees and other plants. However these methods will give you only a general direction. But in combination with a knowledge of the terrain these metods will let you come up with fairly true direction to help you navigate without a compass.Before you venture out on your next wilderness adventure take some time to observe the signs of nature. Practice the method you find on this page. Increase your confident to navigate by the sky. Observing the night sky is a satisfying experience. You will not be disappointed.Learn how to finding direction by the: - sun - moon - stars - wind - trees and other plants But even if you now your direction it's not an easy task in the wilderness to walk in a straight line.Walking in circlesYou may have heard stories about people who become lost in the wilderness without map or compass. Literature also has plenty of tales about people who lose their way. They all talk about wandering in circles.Many theories have been put forward to explain why lost people travel in circles. But a fact is in walking almost every person tends to veer in one direction or another in a consistent way whether they are lost or not.Irritant forces, such as wind, rain, snow or dust storms, even sunlight, can cause a wanderer to even more deviate from his path. A full blindfold deviation circle is formed in about half an hour for most people and up to several hours for others that become displaced more slowly. It's important to be aware of this tendency to walk in circles. In meeting obstacles on the intended path, keep this influence in mind and deliberately alternate to the right and to the left in passing obstacles.Walking in a straight lineTo be able to follow a straight line between two points without any compass you should use landmarks. It's elementary practice to find two landmarks ahead and line them up, and to do the same thing looking back. Back marks are just as important as fore marks, and in the absence of natural back marks, you can make your own.You can also use a constant wind for keeping a straight line and finding direction. Keep the wind directed to the same part of the body and be observant of any changes in the wind direction.Make your own mapOne of your first priorities as a mapless navigator is simple, make your own map.Find the best vantage point and look out over the terrain. Climbing a tree may give a better view. Note the direction of the ridges, count how many you can see. Make a general map with blank patches and then fill them in as you gain more information from other vantage points and from your explorations on the ground.Wilderness navigation
Remember! No one should venture for a wilderness trip without knowing how to read a map and a compass. Being able finding direction by map and compass is a required skill for all wilderness travelers.

PREPARING A FIRE-

Before you can start to build a fire select your fireplace. Select it with care. Finding a good fireplace is important. Your next step is to decided what type of campfire you are going to build. There are several different firelays. Choose the type that will best meet your needs.

Fire material-

To make a campfire you need to build it up gradually, beginning with small pieces of wood, then progressing to larger pieces as the fire gets going. You can grade your fire material into tinder, kindling, and fuel. Having dry fuel is important. Branches at the bottom of a tree is usually dry.Don't collect fire material straight from the earth, it's probably damp.

Tinder-

You will need some material that ignites very easily to start a fire. Tinder is dry material that takes only a spark to ignite. The tinder must be absolutely dry.There are a number of things you can use for tinder. Dry leaves, dry grass and bark. Paper works fine too if you have some with you.Use your knife to turn dry sticks and pieces of bark into powdery tinder. Tinder is the most important part of your fire so prepare it well. Have plenty of tinder on hand so your fire will not go out.Learn how to how to light a fire, or to be more precisely, light your tinder. Or why not learn how to make a fire with a flint striker?

Kindling-

Kindling is readily combustible material that you add to the burning tinder. Small dry twigs and sticks are best. It should easily light when placed on small flame. Again, tinder and kindling must be absolutely dry to ensure rapid burning.

Fuel-

Once your fire is established you can start adding larger pieces of fire wood.
Remember- As a wilderness adventurer you should know how to make a fire under different conditionsand with different fire starting techniques. But check your survival kit for waterproof matches, tinder and a candle.How to start a fire if you are lost in the wilderness is a basic wilderness survival skill. Practice and learn different survival fire starting metods so you can start a fire anywhere under any conditions. There are many different fire-starting technigues but they all fall into two categories: modern methods and primitive methods.Modern starting methods as matches, artificial flint striker, butane lighter or convex lens are items we normally think of to start a fire. Primitive fire starting methods as flint & steel, fire plow and bow & drill are exhaustive and require a lot of practice to ensure success. Make sure you have gather together all the materials you need before lighting the fire. Always light your campfire from the upwind side, shield your fire area with your body or make a windshield with your jacket or other gear before lighting your fire. Always carry waterproof matches with you in the wilderness.Matches are one of your most valuable physical assets in the wilderness. Every match you have is like gold. Do not waste them. One match for one fire ! If you prepare and plan carefully your campfire will ignite quickly and safely. A good idea to save matches is to light a candle.Light the tinder in multiple places . Add slowly more tinder,then kindling, and build your fire up gradually.

Remember!-

Never leave a campfire unattended. Make sure your fire is completely out before leaving camp. Check it at least twice.

Dehydration-

About 3/4 of the human body is water. Your body loses 2-3 litres (4-6 pints) of water each day through sweating and urination, more if you are hot or exerting a lot of energy. This water must be replaced.Finding water is critical, if not dehydration will inevitably occur. The first symptoms you will face is weakness and decreased mental capacity. Your health problem will become more serious until they result in death.To prevent water loss just rest, keep cool, stay in shade, seek shelter. Avoid fatty foods and alcohol - digestion uses up fluids. Don't wait until you run out of water before you look for more.

How to find water in the wilderness-

Finding water is possible in virtually any wilderness environment. To be succesful finding water you need to understand different indicators of water.First look for surface water such as streams, rivers and lakes. Running water such as springs or streams in isolated areas at high altitudes is probably safe for consumption. But be aware, for example meltwater from ice and glaciers contain bacteria in abundance.If you don't know the area and are unsure about the water quality, purify the water, see below. Take no risk.In areas where no surface water is available, dig into damp soil and allow this muddy water to settle and become clear or learn how to make a water filter. Be careful of stagnant water with little or no signs of life.Survival without water is not possible so to increase your chances in finding water, look for the following:

Valleys and low areas are places where water naturally drains.

Rock crevices. Rainwater may have been collected.

Muddy or damp ground.

Patches of green vegetation. Indicates water of some sort.

Places where animal tracks converge - maybe a water source nearby?

Birds, as they will often circle a watering hole.

Insects, as they often stay close to water.


Collecting water-

Even if you don't find surface water you can sustain yourself in a wilderness survival situation by collecting water from the atmosphere, or from plants or ground stills. Rain and dew Rainwater is usually safe for drinking and only needs collecting. If you have a waterproof sheet available, stretch it over a wide area, preferably on a slope, and run the water off into clean containers. You can collect morning dew by soaking a cloth in long, wet grass. When the cloth is soaked wring it out directly into your mouth or a container. Repeat.

Condensation-

Tree and plants roots draw moisture from the ground. Use that fact to collect water without digging.Tie a plastic bag over a growing branch with exposure to the sun. Being careful not to puncture the bag. Close the bag. Keep a corner hanging low to collect water. Evaporation from the leaves will produce condensation in the bag. This is an easy way to get pure drinkable water!If you have problem in finding water and you are lucky enough to have a 6 x 6-footsheet (2x2 m) of clear plastic you can create a solar still.

Water purification-

In most parts of the world surface water is seldom pure. When finding water always purify suspect water before drinking to avoid parasitic infestation. However water collected from the atmosphere, or from plants or ground stills, has the enormous advantage of always being pure.

More about how to find water in the wilderness-

A good tool in finding water is your map. Almost any water source of any size, will be marked on a geodesic map. Clean water is not only crucial for survival it's crucial for life on our planet. Take the opportunity to learn more about the water cycle and the processes and activities between ground water and surface water.


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