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New Zealand Literature and Language
All about New Zealand authors and literature, language, and unique terminology.
202 Questions
What birds feathers were worn by maori chiefs in their hair?
Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) feathers. This beautiful bird went extinct in the early 1900's, however. Maori had probably decreased the bird numbers somewhat, but European hunting and deforestation caused a very rapid decline in population and subsequent extinction, the European mentality at the time being "oh no it seems to be becoming more rare lets shoot more of them so we get some fine museum specimens before it goes extinct". It was one of only 3 species of wattlebird in New Zealand, and the remaining two, the Kokako and the Saddleback, are endangered.
It is a greeting to 3 or more people
Tena koe: Hello to one
Tena Korua: Hello to two
Tena koutou: Hello to all
What is New Zealand's language?
New Zealand has three official languages, English (commonly spoken), te reo Māori (language of the native people of New Zealand) and sign language.
One = Tahi
Two = Rua
Three = Toru
Four = Wha
Five = Rima
Six = Ono
Seven = Whitu
Eight = Waru
Nine = Iwa
Ten = Tekau
How did New Zealand Sign Language become an official language of New Zealand?
New Zealand Sign Language became the third official language of New Zealand in April 2006, joining English and Māori. The parliamentary bill to approve this passed its third reading on April 6, 2006.
How many people speak New Zealand Sign Language?
According to the 2013 census, 20,200 people speak NZSL, which is related to British Sign Language, though not mutually intelligible.
What is Fantail called in maori?
Piwakawaka is the most common word, but I think there quite a few others in different dialects.
What language do the New Brunswickers use?
Two-thirds of the people of New Brunswick use English as their first language with the remaining third speaking French. There are, of course, other minority languages in use throughout the province, but these are the two most prevalent.
Where do the maori names of the week come from?
From Maori language.
There are two versions for the Maori days of the week. One with maori language words and the other which is derived from the English eg Ratu, Ratapu, Rapare vs Mane, Ture, Wenere etc
Maori currency is New Zealand currency i.e. Dollars and cents
What are the differences between Modern New Zealand English and Ancient Egyptian language?
its different lol ?
What does mangere mean in maori?
Mangere, the name of a mountain and subsequently a suburb in South Auckland, comes from 'Hau mangere' meaning lazy winds.
