Maori Greetings And Days Of The Week For A More Inclusive New Zealand

Māori Greetings and Days of the Week for a More Inclusive New Zealand

Greetings in Te Reo Māori

Embracing Māori culture in New Zealand has become increasingly prevalent, and incorporating Te Reo Māori greetings into everyday life is a testament to this. Below are some common phrases:

Formal

• Higreetings to you all - Kia ora tātou katoa
• Greetings to you two - Kia ora kōrua
• Greetings to three or more - Kia ora koutou

Informal

• Greetings to you two - Kia pai te Rāmere

Days of the Week in Te Reo Māori

Incorporating Māori into your everyday routine can be extended to the days of the week. Here are the Māori translations:

• Monday - Rāhina
• Tuesday - Rātū
• Wednesday - Rāapa
• Thursday - Rāpare
• Friday - Rāmere
• Saturday - Rāhoroi
• Sunday - Rātapu

By embracing these Māori greetings and days of the week, we can create a more inclusive and culturally rich society in New Zealand.