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take tuku

1. (noun) land right by gift.

Me whai tēnei wāhi o ōku whakaaro i runga i te take tuku, he maha anō ngā āhua tuku whenua: 1. He ngakinga ā-mate; 2. He pākūhā; 3. He kaihaukai. 4. He whanaunga i tono kāinga, mahinga kai rānei (TPH 30/8/1902:3). / This part of my opinion piece should pursue the matter of gifting and there are a number of reasons for gifting land: 1. Seeking revenge for a death; 2. A betrothal gift; 3. A gift in reciprocity; 4. A relative who has requested a home or an area for cultivating food.

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See also tuku, whenua tuku, tuku whenua

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