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Meanings of kaumātua in English
Elder from tribal groups of the Maori people.
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Examples for "woman of mana"
Examples for "woman of mana"
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Calm always comes before a storm, Sunni tribal leader Sheikh Yaseen al-Badrani said.
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Gunmen loyal to tribal leader Sadeq al-Ahmar were also involved in the fighting.
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A top tribal leader has also added his voice to the opposition's demands.
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When the warriors released him, Vor calmly faced the tribal leader.
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A tribal leader told Reuters that Taeiman was an AQAP militant.
Usage of kaumātua in English
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Local kaumātua have blessed the site of the attack on Ranui Street.
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The Māori Council is calling for more to be done for kaumātua.
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Oblivious to the conditions, all eyes were focused on kaumātua Nick Tuwhangai.
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Police say they organised the blessing, which was done with a local kaumātua.
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Bob Rolleston is a kaumātua from Matakana Island in the Bay of Plenty.
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The iwi will also be delivering care packages to kaumātua during the lockdown.
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Chair Harry Burkhardt said they had been contact with key community leaders and kaumātua.
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One of the old kaumātua was brought to his house.
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The response Mr Girling Butcher received from Māori kaumātua encouraged him to make the change.
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We needed to think about how our people would be looked after, especially our kaumātua.
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The small group he refers to were carrying out the wishes of parents and our kaumātua.
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He said for many of the kaumātua involved, the Pioneer Battalion was close to their hearts.
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After a second waiata by local school children and speeches from kaumātua, Prince Charles made a speech.
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Ms Brown said kaumātua in her whānau wanted answers and were perplexed why their kuia was chosen.
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A graduation for these kaumātua will be held at their local marae at the end of September.
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The survey found Māori see strong similarities around valuing kaumātua, food customs, hosting guests and developing relationships.