What is the meaning of the famous whakatauki (proverb): 'He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata'?
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Correct answer: D. What is the most important thing in the world? It is people
- Step 1: Attributed to Meri Ngaroto of Te Aupouri in the early 19th century. Step 2. It reminds people that human relationships, compassion, and communal care supersede all wealth or physical property. Answer: What is the most important thing in the world? It is people. Why not the others: It is widely quoted in formal speeches and educational contexts.
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