NCEA Level 1 Ngā Mahi a te Rēhia study plan

Map the full scope of Ngā Mahi a te Rēhia by listing at least six art forms it covers (for example waiata, haka, poi, waiata ā-ringa, tītī tōrea, whakairo-adjacent performance forms) and writing one sentence on how each is performed.

Define the core vocabulary of performance in te reo Māori - reo, rangi, kaupapa, kaitito, kaihaka, kapa - and use each term correctly in a written sentence.

Identify the roles inside a kapa haka group (kaihautū, kaitito, kaihaka, kaiwhakahaere) and describe the responsibility of each in your own words.

Set up a study log that records every waiata or haka you listen to, with the source, iwi or rohe if known, and one observation about its structure.

Break a recorded waiata into its structural parts - whakataki or opening, verses, and ending - and label each part on a written transcript.

Explain the difference between waiata tawhito and contemporary waiata, giving two examples of each from your own listening.

Describe how rangi (melody) and the metre of the text work together in at least two songs you have studied.

Practise singing one short waiata from memory, recording yourself and noting where your pronunciation of vowel length or macrons slips.

List the main types of haka (for example haka taparahi, peruperu, haka wahine) and state one distinguishing feature of each.

Analyse the text of one well-known haka line by line, identifying at least three poetic devices such as kupu whakarite (simile), whakataukī, or repetition.

Explain the function of pukana, whetero, and ringa in performance and match each to a moment in a recording you have watched.

Describe the protocol around performing haka, including who may lead and how a group prepares.

Explain the origins and mechanics of poi, including the difference between short poi and long poi and the role of the poi in waiata ā-ringa.

Describe tītī tōrea and explain how the sticks are used and what the performance demands of the performers.

Compare two performance forms you have studied in terms of what the body does, what the voice does, and what the group does.

Teach one short poi movement or stick pattern to another person and note what was hardest to explain.

Outline the history of kapa haka competitions in Aotearoa, including the role of Te Matatini, and place key developments on a timeline.

Identify the sections of a competitive kapa haka bracket - for example whakaeke, mōteatea, waiata ā-ringa, poi, haka, whakawātea - and state the purpose of each.

Explain how judges assess a performance, listing at least four criteria such as kaupapa, reo, and performance quality.

Watch one full competition bracket and write notes on how each section differs in tempo, formation, and mood.

Explain the relationship between Ngā Mahi a te Rēhia and te ao Māori, including links to pōwhiri, tangihanga, and other occasions where performance occurs.

Describe the protocols that govern performance on a marae, including who speaks, where performers stand, and how a group is welcomed.

Discuss the concept of kaitiakitanga as it applies to composing and performing - who owns a waiata, and how permission is sought.

Write a short case note on one occasion where performance carries cultural obligation rather than entertainment.

Compose an original short waiata or haka text of at least eight lines, applying at least two poetic devices you have studied.

Set your composition to a melody or rhythm and rehearse it with correct pronunciation and breath control.

Peer-review another learner's composition against a checklist of structure, language, and performance suitability.

Revise your own composition in response to feedback and document what you changed and why.

Consolidate all glossary, analysis, and composition work into one indexed revision document organised by art form.

Answer at least 30 self-written practice questions covering definitions, structure, protocol, and competition knowledge, and mark them.

Rehearse performing one item from memory in front of another person and collect verbal feedback.

Identify your three weakest areas from practice marking and write a one-page action plan for continued study.