runanga
/ˌruːnɑː(ə)ŋˈɡɑː/noun (plural same) NZ
A Maori assembly or council: representatives from local runanga were flown in for discussions...
- This iwi is a good example of a very successful runanga.
- The community will soon have the runanga to manage their own assets.
- The runanga is currently a Maori trust board under the Maori trust board legislation.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Maori.
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