Maori Language and Culture

The Maori canoe from the Great Fleet that sailed up the Tamaki Estuary is believed to be the canoe called Tainui. Tainui is considered one of the seven waka (canoes) that journeyed to New Zealand from Hawaiki.

"Ko te RaTu tenei ra" (kaw the raa-too the-nay raa) (It is Tuesday -RaTu- Today)

Absolutely not. The Maori people are indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, with a rich cultural heritage and history. Calling any group of people derogatory names based on their ethnicity is disrespectful and inaccurate.

A Turehu is a term which is not commonly used nowadays due to the large mixing of races. However in the olden days to maori when a child who is born relatively fair compared to the rest of the whanau (family), he/she is called a Turehu because there is no explanation for his pale appearance. He/she will be more fair-skinned or fair-haired than the others and may even have blue/green eyes, and often this trait runs in families - some whanau having one turehu in each generation or so. The legends say that a Turehu is descended from Patupaiarehe (fairy folk). Another name for Turehu is 'Waka Blonde', waka being the canoes on which the maori sailed to NZ on from their place of origin.

tekau ma rua

The meeting house is the Wharenui (literally, big house) it is on the marae, the maori sacred place, also on the marae, is the Wharekai (eating house) and many other buildings and carvings. you must be formally welcomed on to a marae.

Ko te Rā Whakamaumahara ki ngā Hōia o Aotearoa me Ahitereiria.

Mow-nga-key-eh-key-eh (say ng just like the ng in song) - it means mountain of kiekie (a type of plant)

The waka that the Polynesian explorer Kupe used is called the "Matahorua." Kupe is credited with discovering and exploring the islands of New Zealand in the 10th century using this double-hulled canoe.

That phrase in Māori translates to "three verses and twenty stars." It may be used to indicate a long journey or a significant task.

hapū/pori

Apirana Ngata did not become the Maori king. He was a prominent Maori leader, politician, and advocate for Maori rights, but he did not hold the position of Maori king. The Maori king is a hereditary position within the Maori King Movement, established in the 19th century.

Aotearoa- meaning Land of the Long white cloud.

Kaikoura means "eat crayfish" in Maori. The name comes from the words "kai" meaning food and "koura" meaning crayfish or lobster, reflecting the abundance of seafood in the area.

the maori word for sit down is enoho

In Maori, you can say "morena" which means good evening.

The translation of the Maori phrase "he iwi tahi tatou" is "we are one people."

The Māori word for "you" is "koe."

Haere atu ki te tokomaha pirihimana. Patohia te namu o waea mai i te paiwaha me te whakapā atu. Whakahautia ō whakaaro me ō wawata. Kia mārama, kia painga rawa atu te tū ake i tēnei mana.

The phrase "much love to you" can be translated to "Nga mihi nui ki a koe" in Maori.

Yes, Maori people wear shoes as they are part of modern society and wear typical footwear like people from other cultures. Traditional Maori dress does not typically include shoes, but in modern times, Maori individuals wear shoes for everyday activities.

Nothing really happened to the Maori people of Aotearoa. Although there are few of us and our language has dwindled down dramatically in the past 200 years, there still a lot of people who speak Maori. The numbers of maori people living in New Zealand have increased from 2001.

homai - to give to someone; pakipaki - clapping

"give them a round of applause"

"Karaka" in Maori refers to a type of tree native to New Zealand, known scientifically as Corynocarpus laevigatus. It produces orange fruit that are toxic when raw but can be edible when cooked. Additionally, "karaka" can also mean a type of shield used in traditional Maori warfare.

Sticking out the tongue, known as "whakapohane" in Maori culture, is a form of intimidation, defiance, or challenge. It is often used in haka (war dances) as a way to display aggression towards opponents. It is a cultural practice that is deeply rooted in Maori traditions.