Technically not because there is no 'g' in Te Reo Maori (the Maori language) but 'Otago' is derived from the Ngai Tahu dialectical pronunciation of the name 'Otakau'.
Otago's Maori name is Ōtākou.
Sir Maui Pomare was the first Maori to graduate from a New Zealand university in 1904 with a medical degree from the University of Otago. He went on to become a prominent leader in both Maori and New Zealand society, contributing significantly to public health and Maori welfare.
'Kiwi' is a Maori word.
The Maori word for ears is "taringa".
The Maori word for house is "whare."
Otago's Maori name is Ōtākou.
Sir Maui Pomare was the first Maori to graduate from a New Zealand university in 1904 with a medical degree from the University of Otago. He went on to become a prominent leader in both Maori and New Zealand society, contributing significantly to public health and Maori welfare.
'Kiwi' is a Maori word.
The word "Kiwi" is from the Maori language.
The Maori word for ears is "taringa".
The Maori word for house is "whare."
hēki is the maori word for egg.
tauhinu is the maori word for sunflower.
Two different versions. 1. Edward Shortland transcribed Chief Hururu's word as Oanaka - which would be 'the place of Anaka.' When they met in 1844 on the banks of the Waitaki river. 2. Otherwise, Wanaka is the southern Maori dialect of wananga in northern Maori. = place of knowledge or information. Now used in the NZ Universities titles as Wananga o Otago, Wananga o Waikato, etc.
The Maori word for the colour red is 'whero'.
The Maori word for passport is 'Uruwhenua'.
The Maori word for grandchildren is mokopuna.