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Taiaha word search with Māori cultural vocabulary including whanau, marae, and rakau.
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This 16-word word search introduces middle school students to the taiaha—a traditional Māori weapon and art form. Hidden words include whanau, marae, karanga, and rakau, reflecting both the cultural context and martial practice. Use it as a warm-up during a New Zealand indigenous studies unit, a sub-plan activity, or as a springboard for discussion about cultural heritage and traditional arts.

Subject:
Art
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated June 2026

Word List

  • WHANAU
  • MARAE
  • ATEA
  • KARANGA
  • KORERO
  • MARAE
  • AWAHOU
  • TERAWHITIROA
  • TAIAHA
  • BRO
  • RAKAU
  • IMMENSE
  • THRIVING
  • BLOCK
  • STRIKE
  • HIKOI

How to Use This Word Search

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