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mātāpono
principle
Mātauranga
Education
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Te pūtaketanga o tētahi whakapono, o tētahi whanonga rānei.
The basis or foundation of a belief or behaviour.
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Example
Ko te aroha te mātāpono nui o te whānau.
Love is the main principle of the family.