Whaangai definition
Whaangai refers to a long-term cultural adoption, which may not necessarily have a formal status or be in writing.
Examples of Whaangai in a sentence
Whaangai | whāngai To ▇▇▇▇▇▇/adopt a child within customary practice of Māori.
This shall be to a maximum value of six weeks full salary at the rate applicable to the lecturer at the date of birth (or placement in the case of adoption including Whaangai).
Parental leave may be taken by both women and men following the birth, legal adoption, or Whaangai of a child under five years of age as per the Parental Leave and Employment Protection Act 1987.