(NZ) Land used for housing by a hapu or whanau group.
(NZ) Land used for housing by a hapu or whanau group.
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(NZ, now, chiefly, historical) A Maori village.
(NZ) Among the Māori people, a philosophy or set of principles.
(NZ) An area of open land (chiefly in western parts of the South Island), especially when waterlogged.
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.