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Kīanga, Kīwaha, Whakataukī
Ahakoa he aha te rākau he hua kei roto
No matter the species of tree each bears its own unique fruit - Celebrate diversity.
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E pēhea ana tō ngākau i tēnei wā?
Dialect variation for 'seat of emotions'
How are you feeling at this time?
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E pēhea ana tō whatumanawa i tēnei wā?
Dialect variation for 'seat of emotions'
How are you feeling at this time?
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Ehara te Tiriti i te mea hei whakataunga. Me whakahōnore kē!
The Treaty of Waitangi is not for settling. It is for honouring!
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He āwhina, he aroha ngā miro tuitui i ngā haehaetanga a te mate.
Love and support knit together the lacerations of anguish.
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He kōpikopiko te ara ki te whaioranga.
Recovery doesn't go in a straight line.
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He mana tō te kupu.
Words have great power.
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Iti nei, iti nei.
Take small steps to achieve your goals
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Ka whati te tī, ka wana te tī, ka rito te tī.
When the ti kouka (Cabbage) tree is destroyed, it builds inner strength, then begins to grow again - Resilience.
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Kaua tātou e rapu hapa. Me rapu hāpai kē!
Let's not seek out mistakes. Let's instead seek support and encouragement!
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Mā mātou anō mātou e kōrero e hoa mā!
Friends, nothing about us without us!
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Me mahi tahi tātou.
Let's all work together.
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Me mutu te whakawā haere!
Let's stop judging others.
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Tirohia te tangata, kaua ko te waranga.
See the person, not the addiction.
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Tū pakari tonu mai e te Whare Tapawhā!
Let the house of health and well-being stand strong!
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Tukuna ngā roimata kia heke, whiua te hūpē, ka haruru te tapuwae ki te marae, ka ea, ka ea
Express your emotions, let tears flow and mucus run and gather together for support and recovery.
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Whāia te hauora hinengaro kia puāwai ai te hauora tangata
There is no health without mental health.
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