Manaakitanga

Manaakitanga can be described as generosity, care-giving, or compassion, and is an expression of one’s mana, one’s status and authority, through acts of kindness and caring. To manaaki or give generously and provide hospitality is a mana-enhancing activity. It also creates a obligation on the visitor to reciprocate in the future. Thus mana, manaaki and tuku are closely related concepts in Te Ao Māori