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Monday, 11 November 2019

Traditional gathering and harvesting of Kai

W.A.L.T: Investigate traditional gathering and harvesting of Kai.

Information:

  • Kai is a very important part of most Maori celebrations (Matariki, Waitangi day).
  • Specific areas have lots of good food and resources for hunting or gathering.
  • In some celebrations kai is used to share hospitality during a feast 
  • Traditional Māori believed that the earth was responsible for life so they cooked food under the soil.
  • Back before the Europeans came Māori people were hunters, gatherers and farmers who get there food from the forest, stream, ocean and garden.

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