Kupu Māori (Māori Words)
Our work has been inspired by our environment and Māori culture. We use many Māori words to explain our work so we have created a list of words with the meanings. Every two weeks we will add a kupu (word) to our list.
Rau: Leaves
Rākau: Tree, wood
Wai: Water
Hue: Gourd
Ngā Mihi: Thank you
Kia ora: Greetings
Hinu: Oil
Niho: Tooth/teeth
Niho Mako: Shark tooth/teeth
Muka: Harakeke fibres
Niho Poaka: Pig's teeth
Taura: String
Pounamu: Greenstone
Whiri: Traditional plait
Whatu: Traditional weaving
Tamariki: Children
Anga: Shell
Ponga Ihu: Nose flute
Tūhua: Obsidian
Aotearoa: New Zealand
Rongoa: Maori Medicine
Taonga Pūoro: Traditional instruments
Harakeke: Flax
Kohatu: Stone
Taiao: Environment
Tūpuna/tīpuna: Ancestors
Karakia: Prayer
Mahi: Work
Whānau: Family
Korowai: Traditional Maori Cloak
Kakahu: Maori clothing
Moana: Sea
Ngahere: Bush
Awa: River
