Te reo o ngā kaumātua : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Māori Studies at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Te reo o ngā kaumātua : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy in Māori Studies at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

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This study explores and discusses the concept of kaumātua and their roles. Key questions are from a Māori perspective. Discussed are the concept of kaumātua, what the role of kaumatua entails, and the role’s importance to Māori society. The makeup of kaumātua is also studied to ascertain qualities, attributes, skills and mannerisms towards ‘kaumātuatanga’, that is, ‘being kaumātua’. Kaupapa Maori research and western research methodologies are used throughout this study. The findings of the s...

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Research paper

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2013

Creator

Te Awe Awe-Bevan, Brigitte Robin

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https://hdl.handle.net/10179/4730

Related subjects

Kaumatua / Maori elders / Maori society / Maori leadership

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