A pōwhiri is often used to welcome the tūpāpaku ('body of the deceased') onto a marae before a tangihanga ('funeral'). Pōwhiri are also often performed for tourist groups and as part of special events.

Pōwhiri or welcome ceremonies provide a special opportunity for visitors to experience Māori traditions in action. Learn more about pōwhiri and where to view one.

Nov 18, 2025 · The pōwhiri is a sacred Māori welcome, deeply rooted in respect, unity, and spiritual connection. This guide will walk you through its steps, participants, and profound cultural significance …

Sep 24, 2023 · The pōwhiri, a traditional Māori welcoming ceremony, is a profound expression of hospitality and discernment, serving as a bridge between visitors (manuhiri) and local people …

A pōwhiri encapsulates the formal welcome ceremony onto the marae, starting with the initial karanga (call) from the tangata whenua (people of the land, the hosts) right up to the sharing of kai.

A Pōwhiri is a traditional Maori welcoming ceremony. Read about my experience of being welcoming into the marae of the Ngāi Tokowaru.

Find out about karanga, whaikōrero, waiata, hongi and sharing kai – the essential elements of a pōwhiri.

A Pōwhiri is a traditional Māori welcoming ceremony. Here is our guide to its meanings, parts, and roles, for both the hosts and the invitees.

A pōwhiri (/ pɔːfiri / PAW-feer-ee; Māori pronunciation:[ˈpoːfiɾi] ⓘ), also known as a pōhiri ([ˈpoːhiɾi] ⓘ) or pōwiri ([ˈpoːwiɾi] ⓘ) in some dialects, is a formal Māori welcoming ceremony onto a marae, …

Nov 30, 2025 · At its core, a pōwhiri is a traditional Māori ceremony of welcome. Historically, pōwhiri determined whether arriving visitors were friends or foes. Today, it is a symbolic gesture of hospitality …