Maori - New Zealand - Maori
He waka eke noa.
A canoe we are all in together.
Meaning
Everyone shares responsibility and must move together.
Literal translation
We are all riding one canoe.
Usage example
He waka eke noa, no reira me mahi tahi tatou.
We are all in the canoe together, so we must work together.
Cultural context
Used to express shared responsibility.