Māori Cultural Concepts




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Turangawaewae

A place to stand

The place the person calls home, where their
origins are. This must be identified for all
Māori consumers who wish it.

Whanaungatanga

The extended family

Which takes responsibility for its members
and must be informed of where its member is.

Tapu/Noa

Sacred/profane

The recognition of the cultural means of
social control envisaged in tapu and noa,
including its implications for practices in
working with Māori consumers.

Mana

Authority, standing

Services must recognise the mana of Māori
consumers.

Manaaki

To care for and show respect to

Services show respect for Māori values,
traditions and aspirations.

Tangata Whenua

Hapu or iwi that holds mana whenua over an area

In relation to a particular area, means the
hapu, or iwi, that is Māori and holds mana
whenua or customary authority over that area.

Kawa

Protocol of the marae, land, iwi

Determines how things are done in various
circumstances. Respect for kawa is very
important. If the kawa is not known the
tangata whenua should be consulted.



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Online Sources for this page:

VUW Te Waharoa PDF NZ Gazette 2003, No 151


Gazette.govt.nz PDF NZ Gazette 2003, No 151





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🏥 Index of Dental Benefits (continued from previous page)

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
General Dental Benefits, Oral Health Services, District Health Boards, Interpretation, Definitions

🪶 Explanation of Māori Cultural Concepts

🪶 Māori Affairs
Turangawaewae, Whanaungatanga, Tapu/Noa, Mana, Manaaki, Tangata Whenua, Kawa