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Wha-nau Whakapakari - SKIP

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<strong>Wha</strong>kama-<br />

Being shy has come to equate with being<br />

humble which was seen as more desirable<br />

than being whakahihi - -<br />

(showing off).<br />

There was also agreement that the concept had<br />

become a barrier to developing self-esteem and<br />

confidence and was seen as a Ma - ori problem.<br />

“<strong>Wha</strong>kama - is connected to cultural identity. If they are<br />

strong in cultural identity you wouldn’t see whakama - .”<br />

“<strong>Wha</strong>kama - is a lack of understanding and generates<br />

a negative feeling. The more people understand<br />

whakama - the better we can deal with it.”<br />

“<strong>Wha</strong>kama - actually restricts people from developing<br />

their full potential.” Pakeke

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