#AROHA Dr Hinemoa Elder looks into the meaning of love in her new book titled Aroha. Read more: https://bit.ly/3e0TCCD | Te Ao Māori News

Exploring the Meaning and Purpose of Maori Karakia and Atua. We discuss the concept of Maori karakia, which are not so much prayers to a superior force, but rather a way of understanding our environment and ourselves. Maori atua are seen as navigational resources and tools to be commanded, rather than gods to be worshipped. Karakia Maori is a form of whakahau, or command, to call upon these atua within us to guide and help us. #MaoriKarakia #MaoriAtua #MaoriReligion #MaoriEnvironment #MaoriIdent

Karakia tūwhera: A great opening incantation for family or work gatherings 👇 E te whānau (hui) Whāia te mātauranga kia mārama Kia whai take ngā mahi katoa Tū māia, tū kaha Aroha atu, aroha mai Tātou i a tātou katoa For this family (gathering) Seek knowledge for understanding Have purpose in all that you do Stand tall, be strong Let us show respect For each other NOTE: You can substitute 'whānau' with 'hui' depending on the type of gathering #karakia | Learn Māori Abroad

●100 EXAMPLES OF THE INTEGRATION OF MAORI SPIRITUALITY IN PUBLIC LIFE THE PUBLIC SERVICE & GOVERNMENT 1. Mandatory karakia (prayers) to open and close daily meetings in government departments. 2. Requirement for public servants to use "wairua" (spirit) in wellbeing frameworks. 3. Official rebranding of all government agencies with Maori names first (e.g., Te Whatu Ora). 4. Land "blessings" by Kaumatua before new roading or infrastructure projects begin. 5. "Whakatau" (welcome ceremonies) require