Wero (Māori)

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Wero (meaning "to cast a spear"), also known as taki, is a traditional Māori challenge, performed as part of the Māori protocol.{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11234005|title=Cheeky challenge sets off global media frenzy|date=8 April 2014|last=Tapaleao|first=Vaimoana|work=The New Zealand Herald|access-date=11 April 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzte.govt.nz/en/how-nzte-can-help/te-kete-tikanga-maori-cultural-kit/p%C5%8Dwhiri-welcome-ceremony/|title=Pōwhiri – Welcome Ceremony|date=11 May 2013|publisher=New Zealand Trade and Enterprise|access-date=11 April 2016}} Its purpose is to ensure that visitors come in peace. It also establishes their steadfastness, and the prowess of the challenging warriors.{{cite web |url=http://www.kotane.co.nz/kotane/powhiri_idl=2_idt=2797_id=15952_.html |title=Kotane: The authentic New Zealand Maori cultural experience – Powhiri. |website=www.kotane.co.nz |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930171547/http://www.kotane.co.nz/Kotane/Powhiri_IDL=2_IDT=2797_ID=15952_.html |archive-date=2008-09-30}}