Brief 1: What is a Taonga?

Brief 1: What is a Taonga?

The Taonga Files by The Taonga Files Productions

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In this Brief, we dig into the meaning of ‘taonga’ from our perspective — what the term holds, how it’s been used, what it means to us, and why it matters for the mahi we do. We also touch on its appearance in Te Tiriti o Waitangi, where Māori were promised tino rangatiratanga over ‘o ratou taonga katoa’ (check out the NZ History link below for a more in-depth look at this). That commitment sits at the heart of our responsibilities today. This Brief sets the foundation for everything else we’ll explore this season.

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Te Aka Māori Dictionary

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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