They also help Maori maintain their connections to land, hapu, iwi and their history.

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They preferred their own politicians to a symbol of old-fashioned iwi hierarchy and Pakeha domination.

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Her dedication to service won her the respect of those not always well-disposed to Kingitanga, non-Tainui iwi and Pakeha alike.

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The minute books are a source of research for Treaty of Waitangi claimants and also help Maori maintain their connections to land, hapu, iwi and their history.

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