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Maori Language and Culture
The Maori people are the native people of New Zealand. They were also the original speakers of the Maori language, one of New Zealand's official languages. Descendants of the Maori people are found throughout New Zealand. In this category, there are questions relating to this people's culture, history and language.
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Assuming you mean 'What is the Maori word for Snapper' then the answer is... Tamure'
What is the meaning of pakeha?
Non-Maori. The Maori term 'Pakeha' was originally used to mean European or a New Zealander of European descent. It is used to describe anyone or anything that is not Maori.
Contrary to popular (media) belief the world "Pakeha" means fear skinned. The world Pakeha is a derivative of the maori word Pakehakeha. In maori myth in legend we had the equivalent of the fey/fairy folk whom where either called Patupairehe or Pakehakeha, they were said to be fair of skin with red or light hair. this is what eventually our European settlers were coined with! Pakeha short for Pakehakeha.
Maori name for Stewart island?
The Maori name for Stewart Island is Rakiura, which means "glowing skies" in reference to the Aurora Australis that's often seen in the region. It is New Zealand's third-largest island.
There are two main languages of new zealandone is maori what is the other?
The other main language of New Zealand is English. English is widely spoken and used as the primary language for communication, alongside Māori, which is also an official language in the country.
"Waka" in Maori refers to a canoe or boat traditionally used by the Maori people for transportation and fishing. It is also used symbolically to represent a journey or voyage.
What were the Maori storage rooms called?
The Maori storage rooms were called "pataka." These raised storehouses were traditionally used to store food and valuable items, keeping them safe from pests and flooding.
No, Maoris traditionally did not eat kiwis. Kiwis are a native bird of New Zealand and are considered a taonga (treasure) by the Maori people. The kiwi is a protected species under New Zealand law, and it is illegal to harm or kill them.
Who was the first person to sign the Treaty of Waitangi?
The first person to sign the Treaty of Waitangi was Hone Heke.
How do you say much love in maori?
In Māori, you can say "ngā mihi nui" which translates to "much love" or "many blessings".
What is Christchurch in Maori?
Otautahi Meaning the place of Tautahi a chief who arrived in one of the original waka (ocean going canoes)
Why did both Maori and Pakeha want a treaty?
Both Maori and Pakeha wanted a treaty for different reasons. Maori sought protection of their land and resources from European encroachment, while Pakeha wanted a legal framework for colonizing New Zealand and facilitating trade. The Treaty of Waitangi was intended to formalize the relationship between the two parties and ensure mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.
What does moana mean in maori?
In Maori, "moana" means ocean or sea. It is a significant word in Maori culture, as the ocean holds great importance as a source of food, transport, and spiritual connection for the Maori people.
What is the Maori word for eel?
tuna
this link could be helpful
http://www.maoridictionary.co.nz
i needed it for my story in kiwiyarns and while searching found that you needed it too lol
What is mete KIngi Paetahi's iwi?
Nga Poutama, one of the iwi (tribe) of the Whanganui River confederation .
How did the pakeha communicate with the maori?
Captain Cook came to New Zealand and on his second visit he bought a native Tahitian who was able to translate some of the Maori words. It is more than likely that lots and lots of charades and guessing occurred between Pakeha and Maori in the very early days.
Maori's are the natives of newzealand in the southern hemisphere next to Australia with two main islands Maori's are of Polynesian decent
the Maori's lived in newzealand or Aotaroa (newzealand in Maori or land of the long white cloud) 500 years or so until an Englishmen ,captain cook discovered newzealand around the 18th or 17th century
the 1840s English ,scottish,irish yugoslavian,and french(and many other minority's) people moved to newzealand and "claimed" newzealand land from the Maori's and there was a 40 year war against them
at the end they both signed the treaty of whitangi so that all cultures could live together in peace
the Maori's call themselves tanatofenoa
and are a proud people who are most known for the haka or war dance
