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| # Nga-Whare-O-Te-Wheke |
| Organizational Root Repository |
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| Nga-Whare-O-Te-Wheke serves as the parent organizational authority for all descendant systems, models, applications, and infrastructure developed under this body. |
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| All repositories emerging from this organization inherit architectural lineage, governance structure, and foundational principles established here. |
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| ## Language Policy |
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| Nga-Whare-O-Te-Wheke intentionally incorporates Te Reo Maori in repository names, system architecture, structural terminology, and governance vocabulary. |
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| This is not ornamental. |
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| Te Reo Maori is: |
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| - The indigenous language of New Zealand |
| - Recognized as a taonga of iwi and Maori |
| - Designated an official language under Te Ture mo te Reo Maori Act 2016 |
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| Language defines logic. |
| Terminology defines system boundaries. |
| Naming defines authority over structure. |
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| The use of Te Reo Maori within this organization reflects: |
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| - Alignment with its recognized legal status |
| - Cultural custodianship principles |
| - Commitment to linguistic revitalisation in digital domains |
| - Architectural independence in vocabulary and schema design |
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| English may be used for interoperability where required. |
| Core structural identifiers, however, may be expressed in Te Reo Maori as a deliberate design choice. |
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| ## Organizational Function |
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| Nga-Whare-O-Te-Wheke operates as: |
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| - The origin node for system development |
| - The custodial registry of descendant works |
| - The governance layer across associated repositories |
| - The lineage anchor for long-horizon architectural continuity |
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| Development is deliberate, attributed, and structurally traceable. |
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| ## Foundational Principles |
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| This organization is guided by: |
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| - Whakapapa-informed system design |
| - Deterministic engineering methodology |
| - Cultural-grounded architecture |
| - Long-term custodial stewardship of digital infrastructure |
| - Language-conscious development environments |
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| ## Foundational Context |
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| The collective declaration of authority in 1835 through He Whakaputanga o nga Rangatira o Nu Tireni articulated recognized rangatira governance within Nu Tireni. |
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| Subsequent constitutional developments, including the Te Reo text of Te Tiriti signed at Waitangi, continued to frame relationships of authority and responsibility. |
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| Nga-Whare-O-Te-Wheke acknowledges this historical continuum as part of its governance orientation and design philosophy. |
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| ## Legislative Recognition of Te Reo Maori |
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| Te Ture mo te Reo Maori Act 2016 affirms: |
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| - Maori as the indigenous language of New Zealand |
| - Maori as a taonga of iwi and Maori |
| - Maori as a language valued by the nation |
| - Maori as an official language of New Zealand |
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| The Act provides mechanisms to support and revitalise the Maori language and recognizes: |
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| - Te Reo Maori as taonga |
| - Iwi and Maori as kaitiaki of the language |
| - Continuing Crown responsibilities in relation to the language |
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| Nga-Whare-O-Te-Wheke aligns its linguistic, structural, and developmental decisions with this recognized custodial framework. |
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| ## Operational Governance |
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| All descendant repositories and deployments operate within: |
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| - Attributed lineage structures |
| - Defined custodial roles |
| - Transparent architectural inheritance |
| - Documented governance principles |
| - Language-aware development practices |
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| Nga-Whare-O-Te-Wheke exists to steward coherent, culturally grounded, long-horizon technological ecosystems. |
