by Kathryn Smith

Māori kupu in the Newsletter

Kathryn SmithMay 2, 2024

Here's a list of kupu Māori (Māori words) that you will often read in the newsletter.

Kupu | Words

Akomanga | classroom

Auraki | learning in English stream

Āwhina | help

Hapori | community

Hikoi ki te kura | walk to school

Hikoi | walk

Inanahi | yesterday

Ia rā | every day

Kaiarahi Whakawhānaungatanga | relationship builder, people connector

kaiāwhina | helper; Teacher's Aide

Kaiwhakangao | our fundraising group

Kura | school

Karaehe | class

Mātua | parents

Ngā mihi nui | Thanks very much

Pānui | reading (can also refer to a notice or newsletter to be read)

Papa Tākaro | play ground

Pēpi | baby

Pōtae | hat

Pūrākau | myth, ancient legend, story

Rohe | region or area of land

Rumaki | learning in Māori stream

Tamaiti | child

Tamariki | children

Tangihanga | weeping, crying, funeral

Taonga | treasure

Tāwhirimātea | wind

Te Whanganui a Tara | Wellington

Tino kino te pai | Well done

Tino pai rawa atu | excellent

Tumuaki Tuarua | Deputy Principal

Tūrei | Rātū |Tuesday

Waka | car

Whakaaro | thought, opinion, idea

Whakamahere | planning

Whakawhānaungatanga | getting to know each others, establishing relationships


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