The HKL Time is a warm, uplifting publication shared every two weeks to celebrate the global impact of the Humility, Kindness & Love movement. It highlights community efforts and strengthens connectio
HKL IS WELCOMED IN NEW ZEALAND
On January 24th, 2026, the sangat visited Tuapiro Marae and were warmly welcomed by the local iwi through a tra- ditional pōwhiri ceremony. In accordance with Māori cus- tom, the women entered first, with the men standing behind in protection. A gentle rain fell, enhancing the sacred atmo- sphere of the gathering. With shoes removed, the sangat en- tered the wharenui the main tribal meeting house, meaning "large house," also known as the whakairo (carved house) or whare tipuna (ancestral house). As the heart of the communi- ty, the wharenui was adorned with ancestral photographs and traditional artwork. Here, introductions were shared, and the Māori people spoke in their native language about their his- tory and heritage. In a beauti- ful gesture of honour, a Māori elder requested to perform a haka for Baba Ji and the sangat before receiving a ceremonial steel sword gifted by Baba Ji. Following the powerful haka, the sword was raised, and the sangat joyfully offered a Jai- kara (a shout of high spirit) in
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appreciation and celebration. The gathering then continued in the dining hall, where Baba Ji lovingly served tea and snacks to everyone. This was followed by a captivating kapa haka performance of music and dance, celebrating the richness of Māori culture. Baba Ji also briefly addressed the audience about the HKL movement.
Later, Baba Ji gifted flowers to each Māori woman, and the sangat offered donations to sup- port the community following recent hardships affecting their land and homes. Baba Ji spent time in discussion with the iwi elders and community mem- bers, sharing ways to bring the HKL movement to every iwi. As silent prayers were offered, the rain gently stopped, and a vibrant seven-coloured rain- bow appeared in the sky leav- ing everyone present deeply grateful for the divine blessing and the precious unity shared in those moments.
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