Maori Language and Culture

Te atua means 'the god'. Te being the definite article in Maori and atua meaning 'god'.

To identify the tikanga and kawa of Matariki, you would typically research the customary practices, protocols, and traditions associated with this specific cultural event. This could involve consulting with local iwi or community leaders, studying historical and contemporary sources, and participating in Matariki celebrations to observe and understand the protocols in practice.

Apirana Ngata's hapu is Ngati Porou.

Korua is a Māori word that is used to address two people, specifically two individuals who are both older than the speaker.

"Te puna" in Māori language means "the spring" or "the source." It can refer either to a natural water spring or to a metaphorical source of knowledge, learning, or guidance.

"Te puna" in Maori means "the spring" or "the source" - it is often used to refer to a water source or a place of origin.

As the story was told by our old people,when Mataatua Waka landed at Whakatane Toroa the chief had a young brother named Puhi.in that time the two brothers didnt see eye to eye,so Puhi and his followers took the Waka Mataatua up North of New Zealand.Thats how our Whanau became Ngapuhi.There is alot more detail behind the story, this is only a short vertion.

"Anahera" in Maori means "angel" or "messenger." It is a word used to refer to celestial beings or spiritual messengers in Maori culture.

Yes, Sonny Bill Williams is of Maori descent. He is of Samoan, Tongan, and European heritage as well.

The Maori name for Gore is Maruawai.

Ko te raapa tenei ra.

"Kei hea taku" is a phrase in the Māori language that translates to "where is my" in English. It is used when asking about the location of something or someone.

Whare is the general name for a building. There are often modifiers, such as wharenui = big building. But that (common) name does not really translate with the full flavour of meaning. In similar vein, 'house of parliament', or 'Big Ben' does not fully convey all the meanings, and the cultural value of the phrase.

The Maori word for five is "rima."

Kaikoura is the Maori name. Kai means food or to eat and Koura is Crayfish. Its famous for its Crayfish hence the name.

In Maori, "Friday" is spelled as Rāmere.

Whenua can mean land or placenta or the connection between these.In tradition Maori life the placenta of anew baby was buried in aplace such as the foot of atree on the hime Maarea or meeting ground.Today someMoari still do this. Mana means power or authority or influence.Traditionally mana was derived from war and the ability to defend the land and the local people against enemies.Tangata whenua means the people of the land ie Maori in New zealand

In Maori, you can say "Thank you" as "Kia ora" or "Me mihi ka tika".

"He ataahua koe" means "you are beautiful" in English.

In Maori, this means forever and ever

I don't think they've made an official translation yet :)

Just make something up, like, AWHONETARE...

lmao :D

hope it helps :)

PS: please don't take it offensively ;)

The Maori word for grandchildren is mokopuna.

'Ki waho' means outside in Maori.

if you want to keep it simple you can just say kapai pronounced - kaa pie

which means well done or good job