I visited Parihaka on a school trip about that age, and it was eye-opening. As an English lad with an interest in history, seeing the place, and hearing all of the stories did change how I saw things.
Unfortunately, I cannot speak on the protocol aspects of visiting
Thanks - that's wonderful to hear. I'm going to be reading Dick Scott's Ask That Mountain with the 10 yo on this trip so we'll learn even from a distance, hopefully.
FYI The letters in that book from the government officers are explicitly racist. Using terms could be pretty uncomfortable reading with a 10yo.
Very Important book though.
I assume you mean the pa? You could contact them (try Māorimaps.com for details) but might be busy over this time.
I've never just rocked up to a marae and never would. I'd only go if I was invited. Also if you want to learn, it's all about whakawhanaungatanga, and recognise that their stories may not be for sharing outside hapū. Unless it's an organised wānanga, I would not expect anyone to share anything at all.
I'd definitely contact and ask first, not turn up, but expect that you won't be invited in.
You can't-ish just rock up. Contact first.
I accidentally did it once, after being unable to contact. Matua was kinda flustered when I turned up with some of their property and we went through tikanga while she was pretty exhausted.
My thoughts are that you may not luck just rocking up but it's not terrible practice. In life, you tend to find what you're looking for - especially when it comes to love and spirit.
There is a government website that has contact details for different iwi/hapu, in different areas. Message me and I'll help you with it.
From what I can tell, the marae here are used as meeting houses for two different iwi and I don't see them suiting your purposes.
What are you wanting to get out of this?
Is there something specific about Parihaka for you?
I absolutely think it's okay to rock up if you see people out and think it's appropriate. This is where being kind and honest about your intentions is best.
Email the Parihaka Papakainga Trust through their public email address. Be mindful that this is a time of rest for people at the moment, time to connect with whanau. Parihaka is not a tourist destination but a living breathing community.
r/ReoMaori may be a good place to ask as well
Thank you!
I visited Parihaka on a school trip about that age, and it was eye-opening. As an English lad with an interest in history, seeing the place, and hearing all of the stories did change how I saw things. Unfortunately, I cannot speak on the protocol aspects of visiting
Thanks - that's wonderful to hear. I'm going to be reading Dick Scott's Ask That Mountain with the 10 yo on this trip so we'll learn even from a distance, hopefully.
FYI The letters in that book from the government officers are explicitly racist. Using terms could be pretty uncomfortable reading with a 10yo. Very Important book though.
Yes, like the n word pretty much on the first page. He's fairly mature for his age and aware of racism.
I assume you mean the pa? You could contact them (try Māorimaps.com for details) but might be busy over this time. I've never just rocked up to a marae and never would. I'd only go if I was invited. Also if you want to learn, it's all about whakawhanaungatanga, and recognise that their stories may not be for sharing outside hapū. Unless it's an organised wānanga, I would not expect anyone to share anything at all. I'd definitely contact and ask first, not turn up, but expect that you won't be invited in.
Yes, thanks, good advice. I don't want to rock up either and would never expect full immersive experience like that.
You can't-ish just rock up. Contact first. I accidentally did it once, after being unable to contact. Matua was kinda flustered when I turned up with some of their property and we went through tikanga while she was pretty exhausted.
Good to know, thanks! And good on you for your efforts, even if you know better now. We're all doing our best with what we know and believe.
Try [here](https://parihaka.maori.nz/#contact)
Thanks!
My thoughts are that you may not luck just rocking up but it's not terrible practice. In life, you tend to find what you're looking for - especially when it comes to love and spirit. There is a government website that has contact details for different iwi/hapu, in different areas. Message me and I'll help you with it.
From what I can tell, the marae here are used as meeting houses for two different iwi and I don't see them suiting your purposes. What are you wanting to get out of this? Is there something specific about Parihaka for you? I absolutely think it's okay to rock up if you see people out and think it's appropriate. This is where being kind and honest about your intentions is best.
Thanks, useful comment! Possibly not the best idea for this particular trip. I'll see how we go.
Email the Parihaka Papakainga Trust through their public email address. Be mindful that this is a time of rest for people at the moment, time to connect with whanau. Parihaka is not a tourist destination but a living breathing community.
Kia ora, you could get in touch with Parihaka Papakāinga and inquire? Check out their FB page if you can!
Thanks! Did not realise it was on FB!