"Me whakatupu ki te hua o te rengarenga,
me whakapakari ki te hua o te kawariki"
This reminds us to nurture the roots, strengthen the branches, and together the entire community will flourish.
Reminding us that the strength of a community lies not only in its ability to endure but in its capacity to grow, adapt, and thrive.

Whakatupu | Rengarenga
The rengarenga plant, with its nourishing roots and restorative properties, thrives even in challenging environments. This symbolizes our community’s ability to sustain and nurture itself, regardless of external hardships.
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Just as the rengarenga survives and flourishes in adversity, our communities must cultivate their foundational strengths, ensuring the well-being and care of all whaanau members.
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From this, we learn to:
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Nurture Whaanau: Focus on providing resources, knowledge, and support systems to sustain and empower.
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Prioritise Manaakitanga: Extend care and hospitality to uplift and strengthen others.
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Create Sustainable Solutions: Build a foundation that can endure and grow despite challenges.

Whakapakari | Kawariki
The Kawariki plant, resilient and adaptable, is a symbol of capability and the power to innovate and overcome.
It reminds us that as circumstances change, so too must our approaches, strategies, and skills.
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Strength comes from flexibility, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
From this, we learn to:
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Embrace Change: Foster adaptability to navigate shifts and challenges.
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Strengthen Leadership: Equip individuals with skills and confidence to lead and support their communities.
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Innovate Together: Create new pathways and solutions that reflect collective aspirations and goals.

The interconnection: Building capability and capacity
The rengarenga and kawariki together provide a holistic vision:
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Capability is about having the tools, resources, and skills (symbolized by the rengarenga’s nourishing roots) to sustain and grow.
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Capacity is about expanding our resilience, adaptability, and innovation (reflected in the kawariki’s strength) to meet evolving needs.