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"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.

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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:

  • Nurture Whaanau: Focus on providing resources, knowledge, and support systems to sustain and empower.

  • Prioritise Manaakitanga: Extend care and hospitality to uplift and strengthen others.

  • Create Sustainable Solutions: Build a foundation that can endure and grow despite challenges.

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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:

  • Embrace Change: Foster adaptability to navigate shifts and challenges.

  • Strengthen Leadership: Equip individuals with skills and confidence to lead and support their communities.

  • Innovate Together: Create new pathways and solutions that reflect collective aspirations and goals.

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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.

  • Capacity is about expanding our resilience, adaptability, and innovation (reflected in the kawariki’s strength) to meet evolving needs.

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