Presenting Use verbal and visual features to communicate information - a brochure. Investigate Maori names of maunga and lakes in your area and their significance. Visit areas of interest in the community. Explore maps of the area. Maori Place Names Lesson From Teaching Online.
Plan focus questions to ask visiting kaumatua and discuss a method for recording the information eg.
Invite local kaumatua to talk about the Maori history of special places in the area, how Maori view and use local places and environment. Discuss why they view and use in these ways. Prepare a powhiri - a Maori welcome. If possible visit a local museum. Discuss the changes to the area over time.