The visitors are called onto the marae with a karanga
What is manaakitanga?
When Matt asked Tama Davis from Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei about the Māori concept of manaakitanga, he described it like this:
"Manaakitanga is about great preparation - making sure you're aware of who's coming into your space; and making those people comfortable, and that place inviting and easy to interact in."
Manaakitanga can also be described as hospitality and showing respect and care for others.
The hongi is a sign of manaakitanga - a shared understanding and respect
What is kaitiakitanga?
Kaitiakitanga means guardianship. In Māori culture there are very strong links between people and the land, and people are considered guardians of the land.
Tama says: "Kaitiakitanga is really about being a responsible steward (caretaker) of the spaces and the places that you inhabit. So it's about your environment. Kaitiakitanga is not about the here and now. It's about making sure that the here and now is still here for your grandchildren's grandchildren."
Kaitiakitanga is about preserving the environment for future generations
