Kia ora. To celebrate Te Reo Māori we are publishing kupu (words).
Whakataukī
Ka mate te kāinga tahi, ka ora te kāinga rua.
When one house dies, a second lives.
Historically used when two houses or families are merged due to the unfortunate circumstances of one particular family. However this could be used when something good emerges from misfortune
Kīwaha (colloquialism)
Aua hoki!
No idea!
Kupu (word)
horoi
wash
Māku ngā rīhi e horoi.
I will wash the dishes.
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