Mapping waiata koroua (traditional prose) of the Tarawera Eruption, 1886; and its relevance to contemporary natural hazards preparedness and response : a thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Emergency Management at Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
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2017
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Massey University
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This qualitative study maps two waiata koroua about the Tarawera Eruption, 1886, through the experience of Ngāti Haka-Patuheuheu, and directly affected tribes. This research includes a two-day wānanga (cultural learning programme), hui (traditional meeting), whakawhiti kōrero (informal discussions) and semi-structured interviews with Tūhoe, Ngāti Haka-Patuheuheu, and Te Arawa tribal members.
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Emergency management, New Zealand, Tarawera, Mount (N.Z.), Eruption, 1886, Maori (New Zealand people), History, 19th century, Songs and music, Waiata koroua, Kōrero nehe, Aituā (Taiao), Māori Masters Thesis