Cultural Rituals

An outline and explanation of the elements of a Powhiri (Māori ritual of welcome).
The 10 Stages of Powhiri.

A straight forward account of the ritual followed at a Tangi. Māori Death and Ritual (The pictures on this page take some time to load).

A simplified account of Māori protocol and ritual. Here you will find a section on A Typical Visit to The Marae, Hui and associated protocols.  More detailed information on Māori protocol can be found on the following site.