pūnaha whakapono

belief system

Mātauranga

Education

He Tautuhinga | Definitions

  • He pūnaha mātāpono e noho ana hei tūāpapa mō tētahi hāhi, mō tētahi tautake, mō tētahi rōpū rānei.
  • A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, a philosophy, or for a group of people.

He Tauira | Example

Ko te pūnaha whakapono o te ao Māori he mea nui mō te oranga o te iwi.
The belief system of the Māori world is crucial for the wellbeing of the people.