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taonga

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taonga [tɑˈɔngə]
n
NZ treasure; anything highly prized
[Maori]


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The Maori Party said the petition was a question of Treaty rights--"honouring that health is a taonga to be cared for and protected, and that Maori and iwi health providers deserve the same opportunities and conditions as all other PHC providers," co-leader Tariana Turia said in a press release after the petition presentation.
The successful squad, who were coached by Emily Garvey and Jenny Williams, were: Samantha Smyth, Megan Eli, Koden Davies, Kiana St Hilaire, Charlene O'Flaherty, Taonga Daka and Neema Rosine.
When we view a kahuhuruhuru (feather cloak) in the confines of the museum showcase our perception of this taonga [treasure] is impaired by the institutionalised boundaries of display that include enclosure and articulation conditioned by contingencies of space and light.
 
 
 
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