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When you honour a Polynesian, you honour the tribe, the island, the race.
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The quote presents honour shown to one Polynesian person as honour extending to the wider group they represent. It links the individual with three larger identities: the tribe, the island, and the race. The statement therefore treats respect for one person as recognition of their shared community and heritage.
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- Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Studies
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- Official Statement
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