The right of a Maori tribe to manage a particular area of land.
the decision maintains the integrity of the land and shows respect to manawhenua
Example sentencesExamples
- We acknowledge Ngati Tama's efforts to achieve some form of justice and restitution for the grievous harms caused to the manawhenua.
- This symbolises the manawhenua or spiritual guardianship of Te Kawerau.
- We celebrates manawhenua and the intrinsic relationship of this iwi to Panmure and the surrounding districts.
- Matariki celebrations at libraries will include cultural performances that recognise manawhenua.
- A new manawhenua process has been initiated that aims to take the Crown out of the equation.
- - More land available for housing, social, cultural and economic activities by Ngai Tahu Manawhenua (those with customary authority over the land).
- The concept of "manawhenua" is central to assessing the justness or otherwise of any decision-making process from a Maori perspective.
- Just imagine what a true partnership with manawhenua could deliver.
- Boards should actively enhance their relationships with iwi and manawhenua through joint meetings and identification of projects of common interest.
- They further claim a 'shared manawhenua' over a vastly greater area.