Random Stuff
What is the job of the macron?
To lengthen the vowel
e.g. keke (cake) vs kēkē (armpit)
South Island east coast town is known for this NZ seafood
Kaikoura “to eat crayfish”
When would you say “Kia ora”
- when saying hello to someone
- wishing someone good health,
- when you are agreeing with someone
- all of the above)
all of the above
What it the Māori name for the native wood pigeon
Kererū
In what year was Te reo Maori made an official language in New Zealand?
1987
Māori word for gift/donation/contribution
Koha
Te Tihi-o-Maru translates to what South Island town?
Timaru
How do you say “How are you” in Te Reo
Kei te pēhea koe?
What common activity does this phrase refer to? “ka hīkoi ahau i te kuri”
Walking the dog
What year and date was Te Tiriti o Waitangi signed?
6th February 1840
What is the colour of the underside of the ponga frond - hiriwā, kakariki or pango?
hiriwā
The North Island town that historically was nicknamed “The Hell hole of the Pacific”
Russell/Kororāreka
What is the Te Reo greeting for two people?
Tena korua
What is the English translation for Hipi?
Sheep
What is “He Whakaputanga”?
The Declaration of Independence
What is the Te Reo word for ocean?
Moana
Te-Whanganui -a-Tara translates to what city in Aotearoa?
Wellington
What is the English translation of “mā te wā” ?
see you later, time will tell.
What is the Te Reo name for fish?
Ika
What year was the Waitangi Tribunal formed?
1975
What is the Te Reo word for rugby?
Hutupōro
What is the Te Reo name for Hamilton?
Kirikiriroa
What is the English Translation for “Ahiahi Mārie”
good afternoon/evening
Paukena is a vegetable commonly cooked in a Hangi – what is it?
Pumpkin
Who is “Nga wai hono i te po”?
The Maori Queen