Where did Maori go toilet?

Where did Maori go toilet?

In traditional Māori hilltop pā, paepae (latrines) were located on the side of the hill so human waste would fall well away from living and eating areas.

Did Maori have toilets?

Māori practices Villages had paepae (latrines) which served individual houses or small groups of people. In hilltop pā, paepae were commonly built on the side of the hill well away from other buildings. In the mid-1950s, 67% of Māori homes had no flush toilet, compared to 17% of non-Māori homes.

What diseases did Europeans bring to New Zealand?

When Europeans first arrived in New Zealand Māori had no immunity against many of the virulent diseases they brought with them. Some of the worst diseases, such as yellow fever, cholera, malaria and typhus, never arrived. Smallpox and plague were quickly contained on the rare occasions they were identified.

Why is it bad to sit on tables in Maori culture?

Putting your bottom or carry bag on the table is perceived to be unhygienic. Not sitting on tables is also linked to Māori beliefs about the tapu nature of bodily wastes and the need to keep them separate from food.

Do Māori wear hats inside?

While some have reacted with outrage at the pair for “breaking the rules” of parliamentary dress code, Waititi has checked the tikanga around wearing hats indoors. “If the roof is high, you can wear them.” In fact, historically there was a whole raft of rules and etiquette around hat wearing in New Zealand parliament.

What did Māori use for toilet paper?

Rangiora leaves
Rangiora leaves (1st of 2) The leaves were used for poultices by the Māori and as a toilet paper substitute by early settlers – hence its alternative name of bushman’s friend.

Is tapu a food?

To the Māori, food is a common element (noa) and the opposite of tapu. Whereas the whare tupuna (meeting house) is tapu (sacrosanct) and food cannot therefore be eaten there, the whare kai is free from tapu – the two are at opposite ends of a continuum.

Why are heads tapu?

Heads Avoid touching another person’s head, unless invited. Why? Māori people regard the head as very tapu (sacred). Pillows Avoid sitting directly on pillows or cushions.

What can you not do in a marae?

Rules

• Never sit on tables, seats are provided for your convenience.
• Appropriate clothing is to be worn in the dining room, no pyjamas allowed.
• Karakia (grace) will be said before each meal.
• Marae staff will only assist for events that are catered for. Please clean up after yourself.

How do Māori show respect?

Respect our Culture

• Don’t sit or stand on tables or picnic chairs – food is sacred in Māori tradition and food preparation or serving surfaces should be equally respected.
• Don’t touch a Māori person’s head – The head is considered sacred and it can make a Māori person uncomfortable if touched by a stranger.

When was the first settlement in Canterbury New Zealand?

The history of the Canterbury Region of New Zealand dates back to settlement by the Māori people in about the 10th century. Probably no more than 500 Māori were living in Canterbury when European settlement began in the 1840s.

What did the Maori do in Canterbury New Zealand?

Under Tu Rakautahi, the Māori of North Canterbury developed a system of food gathering and barter necessitated by the fact that they could not survive upon the produce of their local cultivations.

Who is responsible for Public Health in Canterbury?

Community and Public Health (CPH) is the public health division of Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB), responsible for public health emergency response in Canterbury, South Canterbury and the West Coast. The CPH building at 76 Chester Street East sustained damage in the quake and was immediately evacuated.

When was the earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand?

BACKGROUND A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Canterbury region at 12.51pm on 22 February 2011, causing widespread damage in the Christchurch area, and multiple fatalities and injuries.