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Dive into our curated collection of whakataukī (proverbs), kīwaha (colloquial phrases), and daily gems shared across our social media. These bite-sized treasures are designed to uplift, inspire, and encourage everyday use of te reo Māori in a way that’s fun, practical, and authentic.
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Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua
As people disappear from sight, the land remains.
Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu
It is by the feathers of the bird that it is able to fly.
Ko te piko o te mahuri, tērā te tupu o te rākau
The way in which the young sapling is nurtured, determines how the tree will grow.
He tini ngā whetū e ngaro i te kapua iti
Many stars can be concealed by a small cloud.
Aroha mai, aroha atu
Love received, love given.
Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu
Although it is small, it is a treasure.
He kokonga whare e kitea, he kokonga ngākau e kore e kitea
The corners of a house can be seen, but not the corners of the heart.
He waka eke noa
We are all in this together!
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini
My strength is not of mine alone but the strength of many.
Hoki atu ki tō maunga kia purea ai koe e te hau a Tāwhirimātea
Return to the mountains to be cleansed by the winds of Tāwhirimātea.
Kaua e mate wheke, me mate ururoa!
Don’t die like an octopus, die like a hammerhead shark!
Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei
Seek the treasure that you value most dearly, if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.
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