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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

He karakia mo te reo Maori Nāu te Atua Kaha Rawa, i hōmai ngā reo o tēnā iwi, o tēnā iwi puta noa i te ao, ā, tukuna mai ana e koe ki ētahi te whakamāoritanga o aua reo. Ko tō mātau reo, ko te reo Māori i hōmai e koe i te orokohanga rā anō o te ao hei koha māu ki a mātau, ki te iwi Māori hei pupuri mā mātau mō ake tonu atu; Kaua e te Matua e tukua tēnei tino taonga kia rite ki te moa Ka ngaro, engari whakakahangia mātau katoa ki te ako, ki te pupuri kia mau, kia ita, hei koha mā mātau ki te ao,

🌞 Want to start your day with te reo Māori? We've sharing a karakia to begin your morning with positivity, focus, and connection. Whether you use this at mahi (work) to open a hui (meeting), or maybe at kāinga (home) with your whānau (family), this karakia (prayer) is a beautiful way to set the tone for the day ahead. 🎥 Watch the video, learn the kupu, and give it a go. Every small step counts when it comes to bringing te reo Māori into our everyday lives 🫶 Kia Kaha te Reo Māori | Te Taura Wh

●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