The hongi and the hand shake may need to be rethought if swine flu turns into a fully fledged pandemic.
Waatea News reports Maori healthworkers in Auckland met on Tuesday to discuss how to keep whanau safe from the flu.
Regional public health service Maori development manager Amiria Reriti says there was discussion about how it could affect marae and hui protocols.
The health service and Maori community leaders will discuss the issues further.
