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Te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language

Predator Free Wellington’s kupu Māori

Click to enlargeClick to enlargeHere are some te reo Māori terms for parts of our project work. Learn more at Te Aka Māori Dictionary.

Bird – Manu

Lizard – Mokomoko

Dawn chorus – Waraki or pūatatangi

Symphony – Puoro tuatini

Wellington – Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Predator – Konihi

Traps – Tāwhiti/rore

Rat – Kiore

Rodent – Rīroi

Stoat – Toriura

Weasel – Tori uaroa or wīhara

Possum – Paihamu

Introduced pest – Riha rāwaho

Pest – Kīrearea or riha

Eradicate – Haepapa

Team/group – Tīma or rōpū

Volunteer – Tūao

Project map – Mahere kaupapa

Area – Rohe

Facebook – Pukamata

Newsletter – Pānui

Peanut butter – Pīnati pata

Predator Free Wellington’s New Zealand Sign Language terms

Click to enlargeClick to enlargeWellington – Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Hold the three middle fingers of one hand up to make a W shape. Wave your hand side to side. View on NZSL Dictionary.

Rat – Kiore

Place your index finger and thumb of each hand at your temples. Finger and thumb should be a short distance apart. Move your hands up and away from your temples, pinching your thumb and finger together as you do so. Mimics a rat’s ears. View on NZSL Dictionary.

Trap – Tāwhiti or rore

Place your left hand in front of your chest, palm up. Bring your right palm down on top of your left and interlock your fingers. View on NZSL Dictionary.

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Download a PDF of our kupu Māori and NZSL here

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