✨ 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 —
NZ Gazette 2003, No 151
Gazette.govt.nz —
NZ Gazette 2003, No 151
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🪶 Māori AffairsTurangawaewae, Whanaungatanga, Tapu/Noa, Mana, Manaaki, Tangata Whenua, Kawa