Ranginui and Papatūānuku

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Describe the reasons for the separation of Ranginui and Papatūānuku in accordance with ngā kōrero tuku iho.  Why were they separated and what does that mean for us now? How did it change our world?

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Describe the reasons for the separation are described in terms of whānau interactions between Ranginui, Papatūānuku and their tamariki. Why did each atua want seperation/death or non seperation?

What were the results of the separation are explained in terms of whānau interactions. 

What happened after separation? Which family member did what, and to who?

Explain the process of the separation of Ranginui and Papatūānuku in accordance with ngā kōrero tuku iho. 

What happened first? Next?  And so on… Start at the very beginning.

What happened before the separation?

What happened during the separation?

What happened after the separation?

The roles of key participants are explained in terms of whānau interactions. 

Who was involved and what did they do? Name the Atua and what they did.

Who agreed with who?

Who disagreed with who?

What karakia, waiata, whakataukī have you heard that relates to this ngā kōrero tuku iho  (Ngā kōrero tuku iho are Māori stories, or histories, which provide a basis or rationale for Māori belief systems and tikanga).

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