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Maori Phrases

Tēnā koutou i ā koutou manaakitanga mai
Thank you for your hospitality

Kia kaha
Be strong

Haere pai atu, hoki pai mai
Travel safely

Haere pai atu, hoki pai mai
Have a wonderful trip
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He Kupu o te Ra

karanga(tia): to call, call of welcome

Nā taua kuia te karanga i karanga.
The elderly woman called the call of welcome.

Kua karangatia te ope whakaeke e te kuia.
The ascending group have been called by the elderly woman.

Ko te karanga te mahi tuatahi o te pōwhiri.
The karanga is the very first thing to happen at a welcoming ceremony. He Kupu o Te Ra