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This Glossary of Terms is currently under development.
More content will be provided soon (particularly in regards to Maori
words and terminology). Most of the definitions are provided by
me; orginal source is listed otherwise.
MAORI
WORDS & TERMINOLOGY
AHI
KAA
| Tribal
homelands; literally translates as "home fires". Click
here for a more detailed explanation.
AOTEAROA
| Translates
as Land of the Long White Cloud; an alternative name for New Zealand.
PUTEA
|
Money. As in, "Show me the Putea!"
TAU
IWI
| Tau
Iwi Generally translates as "tribes other than Maori who dwell
here on Aotearoa shores." An alternative title for Pakeha,
much as Tangata Whenua is an alternate (somewhat differently defined)
title for Maori.
A
particularly good resource for information on Te Reo Maori (the
Maori language) can be found at the English
and Maori Word Translator generously provided by the University
of Otago.
NAKED-ISMS
ATM
(AUCKLAND TAMAKI MAKAURAU)
| Affectionate, offbeat and indigenified
term for Aotearoa NZ's largest metropolis. "It was a hot Hokianga
day and the back of the Holden was brim full as Wayne drove happily
down the dirt highway to go cash in at the ATM."
FAUX
IWI
| Alternative,
tongue-in-cheek, description for "Tau Iwi". May at times
be over enthusiastically defined as Pakeha who want to be Maori,
well educated about Te Tiriti and often spotted wearing taonga (greenstone
pendants). Are often effusive about their "kiwi-ness".
"Russell looked all faux iwi pro at the barbie, decked out
in his oversized Pasifika print shirt matched with oversized taonga
and authentic Huffer jandals."
HIPSPRAWL
| The process of transference
of stylish design, food, and
coffee into traditionally "unhip" locations. "What
with a burgeoning wine industry and a semi-permanent weekend tripper
population, Martinborough has found itself overwhelmed with hipsprawl."
HONGI
SNOB
| Maori
establishment, often endeared to British titles and in positions
of important power within Maoridom. "Dame Huia greeted the
Governor General with such grace and charm, her hongi snob deportment
told you who was really in charge. She was."
TAONGA
FRIDAY
| A
"casual" day held on the last Friday of each month, where
ties are banned and wearing of indigenous green-stone and bone necklaces
becomes socially fashionable: "Hemi looked so out of place
in his tie, having forgotten it was Taonga Friday."
More
soon...
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