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Our Whakataukī, gifted by Kaumatua Bill Wiki

He aha te kai o te Rangatira? He Korero, he korero, he korero - What is the food of the leader? It is knowledge, it is communication

This whakataukī, or important saying or proverb, is for use in the daily activities of Diabetes Projects Trust.  It's a reminder of what the organisation stands for and how the team work in the community.  Acknowledgement and appreciation to Bill Wiki and Caran Barratt-Boyes at the May 26, 2010 meeting of the Board of Trustees.

UPDATE 2022 - as our environment changes, so we as a community based organisation.  Please go here for current updated values, new whakataukī, and our relationship with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.