Maunganui, maunga - mountain, nui - big.
In Maori, a large mountain is called a "maunga nui."
In Maori, "mountain" is said as "maunga".
The Maori name for the volcanic cone in Auckland called Pigeon Mountain is Ohuiarangi.
The Maori name for Mangere Mountain is Te Pane o Mataoho.
The Maori word "nui" means large or great.
a maunga is a mountain but a maunga and a mountain are two different things to maori and European because European see a maunga as a big tall mountain that just sits there but maori see a maunga as where they come from and where there elders come from!
the Maori word for mountain is 'Maunga'.
The Maori name for the volcanic cone in Auckland called Pigeon Mountain is Ohuiarangi.
The Maori name for Mangere Mountain is Te Pane o Mataoho.
a maunga is a mountain but a maunga and a mountain are two different things to maori and European because European see a maunga as a big tall mountain that just sits there but maori see a maunga as where they come from and where there elders come from!
The mountain in Maori that means "to toss out hot stones" is Whakaari, located in New Zealand. It is an active stratovolcano known for its geothermal activity and is also known as White Island.
In Maori, "mountain" is said as "maunga".
I would expect that the Maori would choose from one of the local names for this mountain. It has several, depending on region.
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The Maori word "nui" means large or great.
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The Maori people of New Zealand traditionally lived in fortified villages called pa. These were hilltop settlements with palisade fences for protection. Today, many Maori live in modern housing in urban areas or rural communities throughout New Zealand.