1.
Pounamu - greenstone
Special stone for the Maoris who used it for a variety of purposes
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2.
Whanau - family
Most NZers talk about their whanau - it is a widely interchangeable word with family
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3.
Kia Ora - hello
Can be used by anyone - NZers often say kia ora to each other as a form of greeting
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4.
E noho ra - goodbye
Useful to know
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5.
Aroha - compassion, love
NZers often sign off letters with Aroha
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6.
Haka - chant with dance performed as a challenge
The Haka is world famous - the NZ rugby team perform it before each match
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7.
Haere Mai - Welcome, enter
If visiting NZ you are sure to hear this phrase at some stage
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8.
Tena koe - formal greeting to 1 person
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9.
Hapu - clan, tribe
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10.
Iwi - nation
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11.
Ranatira - chief, boss
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12.
Pakeha - people of European descent living in NZ
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13.
Tamariki - children
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14.
Moana - sea
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15.
Puku - belly
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16.
Kai - food
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17.
Tena Kotou - formal greeting to many people
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18.
Wai - water
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19.
Morena
Good morning
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20.
Marae - Maori meeting house
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21.
Hui - meeting
Often used in random conversation by NZers
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