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Te Reo Māori Greetings

Read each situation and choose or write a greeting that fits. Māori words can have more than one use; the context helps you decide.

Meet and welcome

A new student, Maia, arrives at a community garden morning. You are helping welcome visitors.

1.Maia says, “Kia ora!” Which reply makes sense?
  • “Kia ora!”
  • “Haere mai!”
  • “Ka kite!”
2.A visitor is arriving and you want to welcome them in. Which phrase fits best?
  • Haere mai
  • Ka kite
  • Mōrena
3.Match each greeting to its common meaning.
  • Mōrena
  • Haere mai
  • Ka kite
  • Welcome / come in
  • See you
  • Good morning

Choose the right words

Imagine the garden morning is ending and visitors are heading home.

4.Fill in the blank: When you say goodbye to a friend, you could say “.”
5.It is morning and you meet a neighbour. Write a suitable Māori greeting.
6.True or false: “Haere mai” is a phrase you can use to welcome someone who is arriving.
TrueFalse
7.Hana is leaving the garden. Circle the best thing to say to her.
  • Ka kite, Hana!
  • Haere mai, Hana!
  • Mōrena, Hana!

Make a greeting exchange

Put the greetings into a mini conversation. Then create your own.

8.Complete the exchange: A: “Mōrena!” B: “!”
9.Write two lines of dialogue. Welcome a friend who has arrived, then say goodbye when they leave. Use “Haere mai” and “Ka kite”.
10.What could you do, as well as choosing a greeting, to help someone feel welcome? Give one respectful action.

2 printable pages

  • Te Reo Māori Greetings, page 1 of 2: Meet and welcome, Choose the right words

    Page 1

  • Te Reo Māori Greetings, page 2 of 2: Make a greeting exchange

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