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the name New Zealand was given by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, one of the original European 'discoverers' of Aotearoa (NZ).
It refers to a place in his homeland by the name of Zeeland.
Aotearoa means "Long White Cloud" in Maori. This name is attributed to the wife of historic captain Kupe when he travelled here and discovered NZ in the distant past (1000AD-1400AD).
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What does the word chur mean?
In New Zealand, it's the slang word fo 'hey' or 'hi'
Why did New Zealand become involved as ANZACS?
because the word anzac mean Australian new zealand army corps
What does aroha in New Zealand mean?
In New Zealand 'aroha, is a Maori word but which in English means LOVE .
What is New Zealand word for fun?
mean, mint, choice. lol chur bro!
What does piepi mean?
I've never heard of piepi but a pipi is an edible shellfish in New Zealand and it is a Maori word.
What does kaahukura mean?
Kahukura is the Maori word for rainbow. Maori is a Polynesian language spoken by indigenous Maori of New Zealand.
What is the word 'happiness' when translated from English to New Zealand?
They speak English in New Zealand, so the word is happiness.
What does ngakimei mean i think it comes from New Zealand but im not too sure?
I could be wrong too but I don't believe this is a Maori word.
What is the British word for the British people who colonized New Zealand?
There is no specific British word for this, although in New Zealand, they're called Kiwis.
What grows only native to new zealand 3 word answer the new zealand not in answer?
The Kiwi Bird
What does rugby mean in maori?
Rugby in Maori is "whutupaoro," derived from the English word. Rugby is a popular sport in New Zealand, and Maori culture has strong connections to the game through the New Zealand All Blacks national team.
What country does the word kiwi come from?
The word kiwi comes from New Zealand.
