A Maori Saying or Proverb Posted on October 4, 2017 by Werner Dekarski A Column in our Local Newspaper is called “HE TANGATA, HE TANGATA, HE TANGATA.” “HE TANGATA, HE TANGATA, HE TANGATA” “WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD? I’LL TELL YOU, IT’S PEOPLE, IT’S PEOPLE, IT’S PEOPLE!” This is one of the most well-known Maori Saying or Proverb.