mana motuhake
/ˌmanə ˈmɒtəhakə
/noun [mass noun] NZ
The right or condition of self-government: they should be able to manage their affairs autonomously, reinstating mana motuhake...
- The settlement also paves the way for mana motuhake or self-government for Tuhoe.
- For us, mana motuhake represents the pure oxygen of freedom.
- Under mana motuhake, the iwi plans to take partial control of health, education and social services for its people over the next 40 years.
Origin
Early 20th century: Maori mana 'power, authority' + Maori motuhake 'independence'.
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