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This 22-word Māori culture and language word search introduces students in Grades 3–5 to key Māori concepts and places. Hidden words include kaupapa, purakau, whaingaroa, and hangi, representing language, storytelling traditions, and local geography. Use it as part of Waitangi Day activities, a cultural learning warm-up, or a classroom discussion starter about Māori heritage.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Culture
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated June 2026

Word List

  • REMARKABLE
  • KAUPAPA
  • CAMERA
  • MAORI
  • STORYTELLING
  • PURAKAU
  • CURIOSITY
  • JOY
  • FRUSTRATION
  • CONNECT
  • TETAITOKERAU
  • WHAINGAROA
  • RAGLAN
  • LANGUAGE
  • EDUCATION
  • TEATAARANGI
  • SURVIVAL
  • TEREOMAORI
  • KIRIKIRIROA
  • PILLAR
  • WAITANGIDAY
  • HANGI

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Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'Open This Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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