Maori and Unique New Zealand Words Explained - New Zealand Travel Glossary
Maori is an official language of New Zealand and it is used widely in place names and other aspects of society. Here are some explanations of words you may encounter in your travels through New Zealand.
Kauri
New Zealand Native Tree
Kaitaia
Town in Northland, North Island, New Zealand
Kereru
New Zealand Bird
BYO
Something to know about New Zealand restaurants.
Maori
A native New Zealander
Opotiki
Township in Eastern Bay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand.
Kowhai
Native New Zealand tree
Marae
Maori meeting place
Paua
New Zealand Shellfish
Pa
Maori village
Pakeha
A non-Maori New Zealander
Tui
New Zealand Bird
Pohutukawa
Native New Zealand tree
Rimu
The rimu is one of New Zealand's finest trees
Puriri
Native New Zealand tree.
Waka
Maori canoe
Whakatane
Town in Eastern Bay of Plenty