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tohunga

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tohunga [ˈtɒhʊŋə tɒˈhʊŋə]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Other Non-Christian Religions) NZ a Maori priest, the repository of traditional lore
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38) Ehura's grandfather was Rakau, described by Judith Binney as the elderly and religious tohunga (39) of Rangihoua.
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In such cases, Maori women are then forced to make choices about the maintenance of their health and well-being, such as seeking traditional Maori healing treatments outside health services (such as tohunga or rongoa), often without informing their health care providers.
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For example roles and responsibilities may include parents, kaumatua, kuia, tohunga, older and younger siblings.
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