Kāinga

"Kāinga" is a Māori term from New Zealand that means home, community, or place of belonging. It encompasses not just physical housing but also cultural identity, social connections, and a sense of security and wellbeing within a community. Kāinga reflects the importance of roots, ancestry, and collective identity, emphasizing that a home is more than a building — it's about relationships, traditions, and a sense of being connected to the land and to others. In Māori culture, Kāinga plays a central role in unity, identity, and cultural expression.