That is the hand that pulls out the weeds. (Used for a diligent, hard working person).
Tēnā te ringa tango parahia.
Long on words, short on actions.
Hōhonu kakī, pāpaku uaua.
Difficult matters require time to deal with them.
E kore e taea e te rā te waru.
Procrastination is the thief of time.
E tata tapahi, e roa whakatū.
(Said of a person who changes their mind or opinion) - loosely: two faced.
Arero rua.