As we wrap up our Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrations, we’re proud to share a special kōrero from Nafila — an alumna of the University of Canterbury and a passionate advocate for water. We asked Nafila: “What is one value that New Zealand taught you during your studies?” Her answer: "Te mana o te wai." This powerful Māori value is the understanding that water has its own mana, its own life force, and its own rights. "Wai is more than something we use, it’s a living taonga." Fittingly, Nafila stu

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