Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Whanaungatanga looks beyond the individual and towards community! 🤝
As Jodie explains in this video celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, this kupu is often translated as "relationships" or "connectedness," but it is much deeper.
It’s not just about knowing one another, it’s about caring for one another because we are all connected. It’s providing a space where people can create shared experiences, like taking the time to share stories and enjoy kai together.
This concept also describes the responsibilities and sense of belonging that comes from whakapapa. It recognises that mana whenua are connected not only to whānau, but also to whenua, waterways, atua and future generations.
Read more - aucklandzoo.co.nz/news/join-auckland-zoo-in-celebrating-te-wiki-o-te-reo-maori
Kia kaha te Reo Māori. Ake Ake Ake a forever language.
Whanaungatanga looks beyond the individual and towards community! 🤝
As Jodie explains in this video celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, this kupu is often translated as "relationships" or "connectedness," but it is much deeper.
It’s not just about knowing one another, it’s about caring for one another because we are all connected. It’s providing a space where people can create shared experiences, like taking the time to share stories and enjoy kai together.
This concept also describes the responsibilities and sense of belonging that comes from whakapapa. It recognises that mana whenua are connected not only to whānau, but also to whenua, waterways, atua and future generations.
Read more - aucklandzoo.co.nz/news/join-auckland-zoo-in-celebrating-te-wiki-o-te-reo-maori
Kia kaha te Reo Māori. Ake Ake Ake a forever language.
