Maori Words Every Kiwi Should Know

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1. What is the collective name of the meeting area where Maori people gather to talk and eat? Koha Marae Waiata Kaikôrero

2. What is the Maori name for the stomach? Niho Upoko Toto Puku

3. What type of dance would the New Zealand All Blacks perform before a rugby game? Haiku Haka Hula Kaka

4. When you're in love with someone, which word would you use to express it? Ihi Aroha Noa Rohe

5. What does it mean in Maori, to have "Mana"? Health and wellbeing Tattoos and piercings Food and water Reputation and influence

6. What is it called to enter somewhere that is sacred or not to be touched? Tiaki Raupatu Taonga Tapu

7. What are the people of this land collectively known as? Ariki Iwi Kaumâtua Ngâi Tâtou

8. To get across a lake, which type of boat would you use in Maori? Manga Wahine Waka Awa

9. What is the Maori word for food? Motu Kai Nui Pae

10. What would you say when greeting someone in Maori? E haere râ Kaki Tçnâ koutou Kia ora