Te Reo Māori Basics
This word is Friday in Te reo
Rāmere
The native parrot famous for being intelligent and mischievous. Major attraction for tourist and likes to eat your car's rubber.
Kea
New Zealand's largest city.
Auckland
This traditional Māori greeting involves pressing noses and sharing breath. To avoid the spread of germs, the Contact Centre instead greet each other with an elbow touch.
Hongi
This blockbuster film trilogy was largely filmed in New Zealand
The Lord of the Rings
This Māori phrase is often heard during pōwhiri and invitations, encouraging people to come forward and be welcomed.
Haere mai
Once thought extinct, this rare New Zealand bird was rediscovered in 1948 and is known as the "living fossil" of the bird world.
Takahē
The largest lake in New Zealand.
Lake Taupō
A formal welcome ceremony onto a marae.
Pōwhiri
What is Timaru also known as?
The Hollywood of New Zealand
Count in Te reo from 1 to 10
Tahi, Rua, Toru, Whā, Rima, Ono, Whitu, Waru, Iwa, Tekau
Despite weighing less than a golf ball, this native bird is famous for its energetic flight, constant tail-fanning, and curiosity around humans.
Pīwakawaka
The māori name for Milford Sound
Piopiotahi
In many Māori and organisational value frameworks, these three concepts represent correct action, truthfulness, and compassion.
Tika = Doing what is right
Pono = Honesty, integrity, truthfulness
Aroha = Love, compassion, empathy
What is "Up the Wahs"?
Meaning "support the Warriors", this Kiwi sporting slogan united fans across Aotearoa during the club's successful NRL campaign.
Te reo Māori is often described as BLANK under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. What is blank?
Hint: ACC is also known as BLANK
Taonga (Treasure)
Provide the Te Reo Maori name for this bird.
This bird is nocturnal and seldom seen, quite a mysteries bird indeed. Despite rarely showing their face, they provide a haunting and beautiful soundtrack to the dark hours.
Ruru (Morepork)
Whre is Te Whanganui-a-Tara located?
Wellington
This Māori value refers to caring for, protecting, and being a guardian of people, places, or resources
Kaitiakitanga
What is another name for Cheese rolls in New Zealand?
Southland sushi
If I ask you "Kei te pēhea koe i tēnei rā?". And you respond with "Kei te pai au".
What does "Kei te pai au" mean?
I am good (Kei te pai au)
Kei te pēhea koe i tēnei rā? (How are you today)
Provide the Te Reo Maori name for this bird.
This bird is known for its impressive bill. It uses this to hunt for a feed in shallow wetlands, swishing it from side to side under the water to hunt for crustaceans and aquatic invertebrates. When they catch something, they lift up their bill to allow the morsel to slide down their throat.
Kōtuku ngutupapa (Royal spoonbill)
Located near Whakatāne, this active marine volcano was the site of a major eruption in 2019.
Whakaari (White Island)
Describe what Manaakitanga mean
This Māori value means hospitality, kindness, generosity, and caring for others. It's something Contact Centre staff demonstrate every day when supporting clients and their colleagues
This is known as New Zealand's more typical fast-food items. This iconic Kiwi lunch can be found everywhere from dairies and petrol stations to bakeries and rugby grounds. Although there are many variation, there is only one right answer
Mince and cheese pie