Vocab Flashcards
hauora/waiora
A Māori philosophy of health and wellbeing that extends to
all aspects of life.
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taha tinana
physical wellbeing
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taha hinengaro
emotional and mental wellbeing
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taha whanau
social well being
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taha wairua
spiritual wellbeing
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mana whenua
customary authority exercised
by an iwi or hapū in an identified area
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manaakitanga
hospitality, kindness, generosity, support - the process of showing respect, generosity and care for others
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mātauranga
nowledge, wisdom, understanding, skill
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oranga
survivor, food, livelihood, welfare, health, living
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kaitiaki
trustee, minder, guard, custodian, guardian, caregiver, keeper, steward
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manuhiri
visitor, guest
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atua
ancestor with continuing influence, god, demon, supernatural being, deity, ghost
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mauri
the life force of all living and non-living things. Mauri is the essential
quality and vitality of a being or entity
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pūrākau
myth, ancient legend, story
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kawa
a ceremony to remove tapu from a new house or canoe
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