What is the meaning of taonga tuku iho?
the treasures
The whakatauki, proverb, he taonga tuku iho, literally meaning the treasures passed down to us from the ancestors, those tried and true wisdoms of old, is placed in the title for accentuating the importance of ‘knowing’ and ‘behaving’ accordingly.
Why is taonga important Maori?
Taonga includes a sacred regard for the whole of nature and a belief that resources are gifts from the gods and ancestors for which current generations of Māori are responsible stewards.
What does IHO stand for?
International Hydrographic Organization
Acronyms Abbreviations Initialisms
| ASEAN | Association of South East Asian Nations |
|---|---|
| IGU | International Geographical Union |
| IHB | International Hydrographic Bureau |
| IHO | International Hydrographic Organization |
| IMA | International Maritime Academy |
What is the meaning of tikanga Māori?
right
Generally speaking, tikanga are Māori customary practices or behaviours. The concept is derived from the Māori word ‘tika’ which means ‘right’ or ‘correct’ so, in Māori terms, to act in accordance with tikanga is to behave in a way that is culturally proper or appropriate.
What is a taonga Māori?
Taonga or taoka (in South Island Māori) is a Māori language word which refers to a treasured possession in Māori culture. Due to the lack of a direct translation to English and the significance of its use in the Treaty of Waitangi, the word has been widely adopted into New Zealand English as a loanword.
Why are taonga important?
Māori view taonga (treasures) as their ancestors, so how they are presented and treated in museums is very important. Taonga have been a common sight in museums all over the world since Europeans began collecting Māori objects in the late 1700s.
What is IHO means in maritime?
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is the inter-governmental international organization. whose principal aim is to ensure that all the world’s oceans, seas and navigable waters are properly surveyed. and charted.
What is IHO certificate?
Digital Certificates are files that bind a specific public key together with other information, to an individual or organisation. The SA certificate used by IHO Secretariat is a self-signed certificate. It is available both as a X-509 compliant file IHO. CRT and as a text file (Scheme Administrator Public Key. txt).
What are Māori practices?
Generally speaking, tikanga are Māori customary practices or behaviours. The concept is derived from the Māori word ‘tika’ which means ‘right’ or ‘correct’ so, in Māori terms, to act in accordance with tikanga is to behave in a way that is culturally proper or appropriate.
What are Māori principles?
Tino Rangatiratanga relates to sovereignty, autonomy, control, self-determination and independence. The notion of Tino Rangatiratanga asserts and reinforces the goal of Kaupapa Māori initiatives: allowing Māori to control their own culture, aspirations and destiny.
What are taonga works?
The Waitangi Tribunal described taonga works as the tangible and intangible expressions of Māori artistic and cultural traditions, founded in and reflecting the body of knowledge and understanding known as mātauranga Māori. Examples of taonga works include haka, karakia, waiata, weavings, carvings, tā moko and designs.
What can be taonga?
Taonga tūturu means an object that;
- (a) relates to Māori culture, history, or society; and.
- (b) was, or appears to have been; (i) manufactured or modified in New Zealand by Māori; or. (ii) brought into New Zealand by Māori; or. (iii) used by Māori; and.
- (c) is more than 50 years old.