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marae
1. NZ a traditional Maori tribal meeting place, originally one in the open air, now frequently a purpose-built building
2. (in Polynesia) an open-air place of worship


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The 10-year-old wharenui, with its carved poupou towering to the ceiling, provided an inspiring setting for the 25-30 nurses who took part.
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Direct observation (2) involved: * attendance at SCAF steering committee and community meetings by the researcher * attendance at the launch of SCAF at the local marae, and involvement in subsequent discussions in the wharenui * participation in design and planning meetings within Child, Youth and Family during the SCAF development and implementation process.
Building social capital through devolved decision making: the ... by Taylor, Linda / Social Policy Journal of New Zealand
 
 
 
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