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Wai tapu

Whakamārama:

Mā te karakia e whakatapu. Hei whakaora tūroro, mō te tohi, mō te pure, mō te whakanoa me ērā āhua

Scope Note:

Waters made tapu/sacred by karakia/prayers, having cultural and spiritual significance.

Tahūhū/Broader Terms:

Wai

Kaho/Related Terms:

Tapu
Karakia