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Moari Taditions - Pohiri** The pohiri is the traditional Maori welcome ceremony which takes place usually when going onto a marae. Pohiri are also done at other places. The purpose of the pohiri is to remove the tapu of the visitors to make them one with the home people. It is a gradual process of the Manuhiri and the Tangata Whenua coming together

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** White Heron/ Kōtuku ** They all have a long, slender neck, yellow bill and thin legs and grow to around 92cm in length. The kōtuku has mythical status for Māori because of their rarity and beauty. The epithet (abusive phrase), ‘te kōtuku rerenga tahi’ (the white heron of a single flight) was given to distinguished guests who seldom visited. They captured individual kōtuku, but ensured that the total population remained viable. Birds were kept in cages and every few months one of the feathers was plucked for use as an adornment. Is also a representation of innocence and purity.   ** Karaka Tree ** Grows 5-15m tall with thick, glossy, green leaves. In winter and spring (August to November) it produces tiny flowers and in summer and autumn (January to April) the fruit is ripened.

 