Utu (Māori concept)

Utu (Māori concept)

Utu is a Māori concept of a reciprocation or balance. To retain mana, both friendly and unfriendly actions require an appropriate response. Hence the concept covers both the reciprocation of kind deeds and the seeking of revenge.

External links

* http://www.waitangi.com/warfare/utu.html
* http://www.justice.govt.nz/pubs/reports/2001/maori_perspectives/part_1_utu.html#Introduction

Cultural references

* Utu, a 1983 New Zealand movie loosely based on events from Te Kooti's War


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