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Well Whanau-Well Communities |
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Well Whaanau - Well Communities. Successful thriving families come in all shapes and sizes but there are some common characteristics that underpin ‘wellness’ in a whaanau.
Perspective and state of mind goes a long way. I have seen several families who place importance on material wealth and assets yet they are not happy as individuals or a family unit. Then I see families who have very little in terms of material wealth yet there is always kai on the table, the kids are loved and happy and every opportunity is a blessing.
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Celebrate Matariki – the Māori New Year! |
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In this edition of Te Ngira we celebrate Matariki - the beginning of the Māori New Year. Traditionally, Matariki also signifies a new cycle of life and acknowledging where we come from, so in this edition we have included articles that extend upon this theme. Matariki is also a good time to reflect on your place in the world, to revive old skills, set new goals and reflect on the previous year.
Matariki is the Māori name for the small cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades or the Seven Sisters, in the Taurus constellation. Matariki literally means the ‘eyes of god’ (mata ariki) or ‘little eyes’ (mata riki).
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