What does Punanga mean?
What does Punanga mean?
noun. en state of safety, protection or shelter.
How do you say hello in Rarotongan?
1. “Kia Orana” = Hello (Key-ah-o-raah-nah) We start with the basics and the first thing you’ll probably hear when you land in Rarotonga. “Kia Orana” is the greeting used to say “hello” in the Cook Islands and is probably the one you’ll use most often without a doubt.
Are Rarotongans Māori?
Cook Islands Māori is simply called Māori when there is no need to disambiguate it from New Zealand Māori, but it is also known as Māori Kūki ‘Āirani (or Maori Kuki Airani), or, controversially, Rarotongan….
| Cook Islands Māori | |
|---|---|
| ISO 639-3 | Variously: rar – Rarotonga pnh – Tongareva (Penrhyn) rkh – Rakahanga-Manihiki |
What does Kia Kaha means?
be strong
Definition of ‘kia kaha’ be strong!
What does Noho ora mai?
stay alive with my many thanksnoho ora mai ra.
How do you say sister in Cook Island?
- kauaemua (older/eldest brother/sister)
- tuākana (older sister of a female)
- teina, taina (younger sister of a female)
- kaikuahine (sister of a male)
How do you say hi in Islander?
1. Aloha. Aloha is more than just a greeting, although it is often used to say hello and goodbye. It can also express love and regards, as well as meaning the ‘aloha spirit’ by which Hawaiian islanders live.
How do you say goodnight in te reo?
Kia pai tō moe. – Have a good sleep. Pō mārie. – Good night.
Is Maori a island?
You will not find Hawaiki on a map, but it is believed Māori came from an island or group of islands in Polynesia in the South Pacific Ocean. There are distinct similarities between the Māori language and culture and others of Polynesia including the Cook Islands, Hawaii, and Tahiti.
What is Te Punanga?
Te Punanga o Te Reo Kuki Airani opened in 1983 as the first Cook Islands Māori language nest in New Zealand. Its promotion of Cook Islands Māori language, culture and identity is significant for Wellington’s Cook Islands Māori community. Te Punanga provides education and care for 28 children, including 12 up to the age of two years.
What is Te Reo Kuki Airani?
Te Punanga o Te Reo Kuki Airani opened in 1983 as the first Cook Islands Māori language nest in New Zealand. Its promotion of Cook Islands Māori language, culture and identity is significant for Wellington’s Cook Islands Māori community.
What is Te Reo?
Te ira tangata – the physical and spiritual endowment of children and the importance of nurturing both in their education; 2. Te reo – principles by which this bilingual competence will be achieved; 3.
What is Te Reo Ira Tangata?
Te ira tangata – the physical and spiritual endowment of children and the importance of nurturing both in their education; 2. Te reo – principles by which this bilingual competence will be achieved; 3. Ngā iwi – principles important in the socialisation of children; 4.