Maori Language and Culture

KOTAHI RAU (core ta hee row [roll the r in row])

The Maori name for Nelson is Whakatū.

Whitinga o te raa.

Ehara au i te tangata koorere Maaori

There are many Maori gods, with estimates ranging from around 70 to over 100. Some well-known Maori gods include Tane (god of forests and birds), Tangaroa (god of the sea), and Tawhirimatea (god of weather).

There seems to be a spelling error in your question. The correct term is "papaya," and it is a fruit that is usually yellow-orange in color when ripe.

In Maori culture, "mana" refers to spiritual power, authority, or prestige. It is the belief in a supernatural force that can empower individuals or objects.

The Maori transliteration of the English word Chelsea ( the English placename) is Kerehi.

In Maori, "everyone" can be translated as "katoa."

Aotea, Arawa, and Tainui are waka (canoes) that carried the ancestors of the Māori people to New Zealand. They are significant in Māori mythology and history, representing the different tribal groups that settled in different parts of the country.

Queenstown = Tahuna. It can also be called Kūinatauna or just Queenstown.

E tipu e rea

Mo nga ra o tau ao

To ringa ki nga rakau a te Pekeha

Hei oranga mo to tinana

To ngakau ki nga ki nga taonga a o tipuna Maori

Hei tikiti mo to mahunga

ko to wairua ki to atua

Nana nei nga mea katoa

Riwai means potato in Maori.

Tangata whenua is a Maori term from New Zealand that translates to "people of the land." It refers to the indigenous people of the country who have ancestral ties to the land and hold a special connection to it.

teina-younger sister of a female

They arrived from [[wiki/Polynesia|East Polynesia]] in several waves at some time before the year 1300, settled and developed a distinct culture.

The term "Pakeha" is used in New Zealand to refer to people of European descent. It is commonly used in the Maori language to distinguish those of European origins from the Maori indigenous population.

The Maori in New Zealand are believed to have migrated from Polynesia by canoe around 800 years ago. They settled in New Zealand and developed their own unique culture and language over centuries. Today, they are recognized as the indigenous population of New Zealand.

Home in Te Reo is kainga.

The Maori word for white is "ma" or "mā" in the context of color.

If Maori disappear the world will lose Maori. It's difficult to say what specifically. What did the world lose when the Moa died off? What did the world lose when the ancient Aztec tribes were all but exterminated? The question can only be answered in relation to what Maori have the potential to contribute to the world. The world will lose whatever Maori are going to contribute.

Today the Maori population in New Zealand is higher than at any other time.

"Rangimarie" is a Maori word that translates to "peace" or "serenity" in English. It is often used to convey a sense of tranquility and harmony.

The Maori word for squash the game is "poua."

No, the Maori electoral roll is for Maori only.

"Aotearoa" is the Maori name for New Zealand, which translates to "land of the long white cloud." This name reflects the Maori belief that their ancestors discovered the islands when they saw clouds hovering above the land.