(NZ, now, chiefly, historical) A Maori village.
I do hope the Audit Office is paying attention to who is buying these. And their links to political parties #nzpol www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kainga-or...
Public Land that should never be sold but rather be engaged in public works especially in the residential, mixed use, and transit oriented development sectors. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kainga-or...
(NZ, now, chiefly, historical) A Maori village.
"kainga" means: A Maori village.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"kainga" means: A Maori village.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (historical) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
"kainga" means: A Maori village.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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“I do hope the Audit Office is paying attention to who is buying these. And their links to political parties #nzpol www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kainga-or...”
“Public Land that should never be sold but rather be engaged in public works especially in the residential, mixed use, and transit oriented development sectors. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kainga-or...”
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A Maori phrase meaning good, fine, or well done — used in New Zealand English as an expression of approval or encouragement. 'Ka pai' is one of the most commonly borrowed Maori phrases in New Zealand English and is used across contexts by all communities, from classrooms to workplaces to casual conversation. Pronounced approximately 'kah pie.' Its use reflects New Zealand's genuine bicultural engagement with te reo Maori.