Pōwhiri
Pōwhiri
A pōwhiri is a formal ceremonial Māori welcome. The structure and etiquette to follow when you attend a pōwhiri are clearly defined.
![Massey University VC, Professor Jan Thomas being welcomed during a Pōwhiri](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Thomas-Jan.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-420.format-webp.webp)
![Massey University VC, Professor Jan Thomas being welcomed during a Pōwhiri](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Thomas-Jan.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-520.format-webp.webp)
![Massey University VC, Professor Jan Thomas being welcomed during a Pōwhiri](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Thomas-Jan.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-745.format-webp.webp)
![Massey University VC, Professor Jan Thomas being welcomed during a Pōwhiri](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Thomas-Ja.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-1256.format-webp.webp)
He aha ngā mahi ki te pōwhiri?
What happens at a pōwhiri
Find out about karanga, whaikōrero, waiata, hongi and sharing kai – the essential elements of a pōwhiri.
![Massey University VC, Professor Jan Thomas speaking to a seated group about what happens at a pōwhiri](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Thomas-Jan.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-420.format-webp_G9IafYp.webp)
![Massey University VC, Professor Jan Thomas speaking to a seated group about what happens at a pōwhiri](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Thomas-Jan.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-520.format-webp_LG2W4Jf.webp)
![Massey University VC, Professor Jan Thomas speaking to a seated group about what happens at a pōwhiri](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Thomas-Jan.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-745.format-webp_ebGdRUX.webp)
![Massey University VC, Professor Jan Thomas speaking to a seated group about what happens at a pōwhiri](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Thomas-Ja.2e16d0ba.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-1256.format-webp_vHapXwF.webp)
Mihi whakatau & mihimihi
Mihi whakatau & mihimihi
Find out what happens at a mihi whakatau (Māori welcome), and learn how to introduce yourself with a mihimihi and pepeha.
![Person performing Mihi whakatau and mihimihi to a group](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Manukura-s.371b8d20.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-420.format-webp.webp)
![Person performing Mihi whakatau and mihimihi to a group](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Manukura-s.371b8d20.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-520.format-webp.webp)
![Person performing Mihi whakatau and mihimihi to a group](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Manukura-s.371b8d20.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-745.format-webp.webp)
![Person performing Mihi whakatau and mihimihi to a group](https://d2ub1k1pknil0e.cloudfront.net/media/images/Manukura-.371b8d20.ratio-5x2-5x3.width-1256.format-webp.webp)