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Definition of whenua in English: whenuanounˈfɛnʊə mass nounNZ Land. Example sentencesExamples - The colonising heritage took from our people their land, their whenua, their moana, with overt violence in the 19th century.
- It would still be possible to resolve the issue in a way that recognises both the mana whenua of ancestral title and the customary right of others to go to the beach.
- She said the operation would not be possible without the help of Te Parawhau, who have mana whenua (right to management of iwi lands) over Matakohe Island.
- A love of the whenua, the land, the mountains, the pohutukawa, and the surrounding seas is nationally enjoyed.
- The importance of developing and maintaining relationships with other Maori groups, including mana whenua was identified, though challenges to achieving this were acknowledged.
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