Moana -- Kawthar

 The Māori word moana means ocean or sea in English . It is very important to Maori people because it represents the ocean and their connection to their ancestors . The word shows how they explore and how the ocean is part of their stories and culture . The moana is a key part of who they are , and it shows their strong bond with the sea around New Zealand .

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