He puna kiwaha 

 The following are a collection of handy Maori phrases for you to use in your center.

These are known as 'kiwaha'! Click on the sound recording to hear pronounciation.

  Tau ke! by mamaku

"Tau ke!"

That is awesome!

  

Leila: "Look Matua Greg, I painted a caterpillar!"

Matua Greg: "Tau ke Leila! I love the colours"

 

Ata marie by mamaku

 "Ata marie "

Good morning 

  
Teacher: "Ata marie tamariki ma"
 

Children: "Ata marie Mrs. Wyrill"

 

  Kia pai te ra by mamaku {/literal)

 "Kia pai te ra"

Have a good day

  
Leila: "Bye Mummy"
 
Mum: "Kia pai te ra Leila"

 

Kupu Hou 

The following are many useful kupu to use in your center with your tamariki 

Morena - (good) Morning

Whaea -The term used to describe an adult female such as Mother or Aunty. Try using this instead of Mrs. or Ms. 

 Matua - The term used to describe an adult male such as a Father or Uncle. Try substituting Matua for Mr.
tamariki ma - used when speaking to a group of children Ka pai - Very good! Tena koe - Thank You
Haere ki reira - Go over there Haere mai - Come here Haere ki waho - Go outside
Haere ki roto - Go inside Ka kite ano - I will see you again, good bye Ma te wa - Until we meet again