Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

Reference to karamū wand.

p.51: "Sometimes these karakia were repeated over the rau-huka, which are the leaves of the tī (Cordyline australis) prepared for snare-making by being split into strips and then soaked in water. When taken out of the water they are known as rau-huka. The karakia to collect the birds and ensure a plentiful season are repeated over the rau-huka, which are then thrown into the fire."

p.53: kete pure, a basket in which is kept sacred food for the gods. Used in connection with the kete karakia which paralyses the wairua of the enemy.