Maori Vocabulary.

 

Maori Colours                                                               English

Ma	White
Pango	Black
kowhai	Yellow
karaka	Orange
kakariki	Green
whero	Red

                         Maori Months                                                                English

oketopa	October
Hanuere	January
Hune	June
Tihema	December
Akuhata	Augest
Pepuere	February
Maehe	March
Nohema	November
Hepetema	September
Mei	May
Hurae	July
Aperira	April

 

Maori Trees                                                          English

Kauri	The largest Native and forest tree, but only found in the north of NZ
Kowhai	A native tree in New Zealand with yellow ( the English name for Kowhai) flowers that grow of it, which is why it was given the name Kowai.
Ponga	A ponga is commonly known as a fern, or a silver fern.

                     Other Maori Words                                              English

Marae	A place where we gather
Pa	Group,flock
Mana	Power
Kia Ora	Hello
Wai	Water
Kai	Food