In New Zealand te reo Maori, mahi means work — the effort required to get a task done. It's used casually in New Zealand English as a friendly shorthand, especially in workplaces or schools where Maori words have been adopted into everyday speech. Saying mahi feels inclusive and grounded, a small acknowledgement of the language that belongs to the land.
Right, there's a lot of mahi to get through this week so let's get started.
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(NZ) the work required to complete a task.
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