In New Zealand, mātauranga Māori (ancestral wisdom) is greatly valued, honored and respected. In Māoridom, the Spiritual Dimension is influenced, connected, and/or governed by "mauri" (life principle, sacred energy), "aroha" (love, which is also presence and breath), "Hā" (taonga tuku iho), "mana" (divine right, prestige), "wairua" (the spirit), "whanaungatanga" (universal family ties), as well as the way one interacts with other people and relates to the internal and external environment (thoughts, feelings).
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