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Ngā Hononga — Connections Template
Phase 2 (Years 4–6) · A safe way to explore identity, belonging, and responsibility
Phase 2
Years 4–6
Printable
Whakawhanaungatanga
How to use (5–10 mins)
- Choose your depth: ākonga can share names, initials, roles (“my auntie”), or draw symbols.
- No pressure: whakapapa details (iwi/hapū/pepeha) are optional. Belonging can be shown in many ways.
- Many whānau shapes: include whāngai, blended whānau, foster care, chosen whānau, and solo-parent homes.
Class agreement (suggested): We listen with respect. We don’t judge. We don’t retell someone else’s story. We can pass.
Page 1: Ko Wai Au? Who am I?
Write, draw, or use symbols👤 Tōku Ingoa My name
You can include your nickname, or just your first name.
🗣️ Ngā Reo Languages I use
Tick any that fit, then add your own.
⭐ Ngā Tāngata My people
People who care for me, teach me, or help me feel safe (whānau, friends, coaches, neighbours, kaiako).
🗺️ Ngā Wāhi My places
Draw a simple map or symbols for places that matter to you (home, school, park, river, marae, whenua).
🤝 Ka kōwhiri au ki te tiri… I choose to share…
Tick one. You can change your mind at any time.
Page 2: Ngā Uara Values & actions
Show your values by what you do🌿 Ngā Uara My values
Choose 2–3. Add an example of what it looks like.
Example: “I show manaakitanga by…”
💎 Ōku Pūmanawa My strengths (my koha)
What are you good at? What do you bring to your class/whānau?
✅ Taku Kupu Whakaae My commitment
One small action you will try this week.
🌺 Optional: Pepeha / Whakapapa
If you know it and want to include it. It’s okay to leave blank.
Curriculum alignment
- Text Studies — Knowledge: Introductions in presentations or other speaking situations in New Zealand can include practices such as pepeha and mihi, acknowledging place and people, introducing the speak…
- Language Studies — Knowledge: Introductions in presentations or other speaking situations in New Zealand can include practices such as pepeha and mihi, acknowledging place and people, introducing the speak…
- Text Studies — Practices: Beginning a presentation or speaking situation with an introduction that helps make connections with the audience, appropriate to the context. For example, sharing pepeha, whi…
- Language Studies — Practices: Beginning a presentation or speaking situation with an introduction that helps make connections with the audience, appropriate to the context. For example, sharing pepeha, whi…
- Text Studies — Knowledge: Discussions have different purposes (e.g. sharing ideas, asking questions, giving feedback, and solving problems) and ways of participating (e.g. offering suggestions or opini…
Curriculum alignment
- Identity, Culture, and Organisation: Understand how cultural identity shapes participation in society — whakapapa, tikanga, and mana as foundations of Māori identity in Aotearoa New Zealand.