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Ngākau Kaitiaki
Kia tiaki koe i te mauri.
Ngākau Kaitiaki is the connection through whakapapa to Ranginui rāua ko Papatūānuku, symbolised by the mahau (shelter, porch) of the whare. Ngākau Kaitiaki represents the process of seeking balance and harmony while also nurturing mauri tau (respect, responsibility, and accountability to both the spiritual and physical realms).

Source: Te Whare Tapu o te Ngākau Māori – Māori Achievement Collaborative
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