Maori Loan Words in New Zealand English

Let's write about words that New Zealand English has borrowed from Maori. Choose a word or phrase from the list of English words of Maori origin on Wikipedia. Explain what the word or phrase means, share an example sentence in which the word or phrase is used (you can find or create one), and say why you find it interesting.

Title your post 'The Word -- Your Name' e.g. 'Kia Kaha -- Kenta Yamaguchi', and add a relevant image to your post.



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