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Māori creation myth word search with te reo terms like Papatuanuku and Hine Ahu One.
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This 28-word word search explores the Māori creation story of Hine Ahu One, the first woman formed from earth, featuring te reo Māori vocabulary and mythology. Hidden words include Papatuanuku, tane, wahine, and mauri, spanning creation, the human essence, and indigenous concepts. Use it in a social studies or indigenous-cultures unit, as a free-time activity for students learning about New Zealand, or edit it as a template for other mythology-themed puzzles.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Culture
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated April 2026

Word List

  • CLAY
  • EARTH
  • BREATH
  • LIFE
  • SNEEZE
  • FEMALE
  • MALE
  • BODY
  • PEOPLE
  • ESSENCE
  • PERSON
  • RED
  • ORANGE
  • BEGINNING
  • LIFEFORCE
  • UKU
  • PAPATUANUKU
  • HAU
  • ORA
  • TIHEI
  • WAHINE
  • TANE
  • TINANA
  • TANGATA
  • MAURI
  • WHERO
  • KARAKA
  • TIMATANGA

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