iwi

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iwi

(ˈiːwɪː)
n
(Peoples) NZ a Māori tribe
[Māori, literally: bone(s)]
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"The project includes strengthening people's ability to connect to the Maunga's natural and cultural heritage, enhancing biodiversity in the area and providing opportunities for local people, including iwi to express their kaitiakitanga of the mountain by sharing their stories," Eugene Sage said.
That should have included extra funding for Maori and iwi health providers to close the pay gap between their nurses and those working for district health boards.
iWi goes straight to the source in order to provide consumers with omega-3s that are 100% vegan, sustainable and traceable from start to finish.
Both front and rear wear Tritium dots for low light work, and IWI throws in a sight tool to make the adjustments a snap.
In fact, silence is the best reaction,' Iwi told Inquirer Entertainment editor Rito P.
I was very lucky to have been given a first look at IWI US Inc.'s new Galil ACE at the Big 3 East Media event this past October.
The agreement represents a major victory for the Whanganui Iwi. "Whanganui River Iwi have sought to protect the river and have their interests acknowledged by the Crown through the legal system since 1873," says MP Christopher Finlayson, New Zealand's attorney general.
Although the texts available to Maori were less extensive in number and scope than to many other societies, they nevertheless were instrumental in broadening concepts of belonging to larger groupings beyond those of hapu or iwi, as discussed in Michael Steven's article in this volume.
Lesley Griffiths, Deputy Minister for Science, said: "I am delighted that GE will be sharing its experiences and benefiting other businesses in Wales through the IWI programme.
This was despite iwi understanding a settlement was in the offing after 18 months of negotiations.
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