The Maori language is an important part of New Zealand culture. Here are a few useful words and phrases in Maori to help you ......

• Kia ora - hello
• Ka pai - great
• Haere Mai - welcome
• Ka kite ano - see you 
• Haere ra - goodbye (to someone going) 
• E nono ra - goodbye (to someone staying) 
• Whanau - family 
• Marae - meeting place

And finally, what about this: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu--"the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as `landeater,' played his flute to his loved one!"