What is Te Wai Pounamu meaning?
What is Te Wai Pounamu meaning?
After a public consultation, the board officially named the island South Island or Te Waipounamu in October 2013. Said to mean “the Water(s) of Greenstone”, Te Waipounamu possibly evolved from Te Wāhi Pounamu (“the Place of Greenstone”). The island is also known as Te Waka a Māui which means “Māui’s Canoe”.
What does Jade represent in Maori culture?
It is also called greenstone or New Zealand jade. It is treasured by Māori because: it is strong and beautiful. it is a sign of status or power. it is believed to be sacred.
Where is Te Wai Pounamu?
New Zealand
The southern of the two main islands of New Zealand, centred around NZTM 1446000E, 5177000N. Official alternative geographic name is South Island.
What’s the Māori name for New Zealand?
Aotearoa
Aotearoa is the Maori name for New Zealand, though it seems at first to have been used for the North Island only.
Can you bless a pounamu yourself?
If you would like to add your own blessing you may either find a Kaumatua (elder) to bless it, or find an appropriate karakia (prayer) and bless it yourself. Q: Is my carving unique? A: Each piece of Pounamu is unique, so in a word, yes!
Can I wear pounamu?
Wear your Pounamu against your skin as often as possible. It will naturally absorb oils from your skin that will help maintain its polish and it will become a holder of your wairua. Your taonga can be oiled with any natural household oils or fats such as olive oil, coconut oil, vegetable oil or tallow.
Which NZ island is most populated?
The North Island of New Zealand
Most Populated Islands The North Island of New Zealand is the most populated island with a total of 3,519,800 people. Second is the South Island with 1,076,300 people and the third is the Waiheke island with the population of 8900.
Are Patupaiarehe real?
Patupaiarehe were said to have lived deep in the forests on the high slopes of Taranaki and other mountains, only venturing out at night or on misty days. Patupaiarehe have been dismissed as simple fairy stories but, in Maoridom, they were and are, very real.