Activity A: Reflecting te taiao in the arts
Uncover some of the many connections with te taiao (nature) that are recorded through ngā toi (the Māori arts).
How is te taiao reflected in toi Māori?
Mā tō rourou, mā tōku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.
With your contributions and my contributions the collective will flourish.
Whanaungatanga between tangata whenua and te taiao is evident across te ao Māori. The connections that exist between human beings, land, water, flora, and fauna, and the metaphysical world are reflected throughout art, music, and language.
In this section, explore how connections to te taiao are expressed through creative art forms such as kōwhaiwhai, raranga, and taonga puoro.
Activity B: The wonder of harakeke
Connect with the spiritual and practical importance of one of Aotearoa’s most central fibres, harakeke (New Zealand flax).
Activity C: The sounds of the land
Take a deep dive into the woven relationship mana whenua (local Māori authority) have with whenua (land) through taonga puoro (musical instruments).
Activity D: Creating abstract art forms from nature
Be inspired to explore, create and experiment with your own abstract art patterns from nature.
Extra links for the extra curious: How is te taiao reflected in toi Māori?
Go down amazing wormholes with this curated suite of links.
