Whanaungatanga
(Community, connection, belonging). What it is. Whanaungatanga refers to a sense of family connection. It’s a relationship through shared experiences and working together which provides people with a sense of…
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(Honesty, Respect, Inclusiveness, Humility). In Te Ao Māori a Rangatira is a chief. The word ‘tanga’ makes the word an abstract noun, thereby making the meaning of ‘rangatiratanga’ the qualities…
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Kaitiakitanga refers to sustainable practices for the management of natural resources. As katiaiki (guardians) Māori were responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources for future generations. Principles guided…
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Let your gentleness be known to everyone. Philippians 4:5 What it is: Just as we are gaining insights into our values from across our three Tikanga, it can be good…
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Hospitality, kindness, generosity. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Heb 13:2 What it is: In English, we tend to…
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For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 1 Cor…
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Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful. Heb 10:23 What it is: Resilience is often described as the…
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For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but justice and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Rom 14:17 What it is: If peace is a state where everyone…
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You, Lord, have upheld me because of my integrity, and set me in your presence for ever. Ps 41: 12 What it is: Integrity means doing what is right, even…
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We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul Heb 6:19 What it is: Hope is an anchor. It grips the solid foundation of a sometimes wild…
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