(NZ) Any of species , of coastal shrubs or small trees in the family, native to New Zealand.
(NZ) Any of species , of coastal shrubs or small trees in the family, native to New Zealand.
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(NZ) A bushy tree of species , endemic to the northern half of the North Island of New Zealand.
(NZ) , a climbing plant endemic to New Zealand.
A Maori name for a native New Zealand climbing plant (likely Parsonsia heterophylla, the NZ jasmine or akakura), the word deriving from 'kai' (to eat, or agent prefix) and 'whiri' (to braid/twist), describing the plant's twining habit. Used in traditional Maori practice and now recognised in New Zealand botanical literature.
(NZ) The herbaceous plant , endemic to New Zealand.
(NZ, uncountable) A traditional Maori form of adoption practised within the extended family.