Toi Te Kupu

He PapaKupu Toiora
Brought to you by Toi Tangata
AND THE Heart Foundation
Foreword
Toi te Kupu is a Māori-to-English and English-to-Māori dictionary
about kai, cooking, our body and our minds. It is the result of the
commitment of two organisations working together to improve
the health of our country.
At the Heart Foundation, we have a responsibility to teach
children about the importance of healthy food, a healthy body and
a healthy mind. In doing so, we ensure that future generations
will continue to share this knowledge and live a lifestyle that can
reduce their risk of developing heart disease.
Teaching these kupu to children so they grow up with the
knowledge of both the te reo Māori and English translations
allows all children to develop an understanding of the history,
culture and language that underpins Aotearoa.
This Heart Foundation resource can be of benefit across a
vast range of areas and disciplines: from teachers in schools to
community educators; from health care professionals to university
students.
The more we share these kupu across disciplines and across
Aotearoa, the stronger the focus will be on using te reo Māori
every day. With a strong emphasis on holding fast to the language
and holding fast to our heart health, our country will thrive.
Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora te manuhiri
With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.

Clive Nelson
Chief Executive
The Heart Foundation NZ
Tuia ki runga, tuia ki raro, Toi te kupu,
Tuia ki roto, tuia ki waho, Toi te mana,
Tuia te here tangata, Toi te whenua,
Ka rongo te pō, ka rongo te ao. Tīhei mauri ora!

Toi te kupu, hold fast to the language!

Toi Te Kupu is a testament to Toi Tangata’s commitment to improve
the health of our tamariki.
As the national organisation that coordinates and supports Māori
approaches to physical health and nutrition, Toi Tangata sees this
Māori-to-English and English-to-Māori dictionary as a resource that
encourages the use of te reo Māori and associates Māori vocabulary
with children’s health.
From a holistic point of view, te reo Māori is the very heart or
manawa of Māori culture and Toi Te Kupu encourages the use of
te reo Māori when it comes to children’s heart health.
Expanding te reo Māori vocabulary, particularly words about food
or kai, the types of kai, the preparation of kai, the cooking of kai
and the preservation of kai, is important for children to learn about
good nutrition.
If we teach children about the importance of healthy kai, they may
grow up with this knowledge and be better equipped to look after
their health as adults.
As kai has a strong connection to health, and particularly to heart
health, we’ve also included several health-based kupu.
Toi Te Kupu is a useful resource for employees and employers to use
te reo Māori in conversations and learning environments associated
with nutrition.
Feel free to learn, teach and share these kupu every day.
Ko te reo kia rere, ko te reo kia tika, ko te reo kia Māori.

Megan Tunks
Chief Executive
Toi Tangata
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English to Maori
Contents
Te Taketakenga o Te Kai Māori 4
Nga Tātai Kai e Whā – Kai Māori Kai Ora 6

Ngā kai a Tāne

Ko wai a Tāne 8
Foods of Tāne | Ngā Kai a Tāne 10

Ngā kai a Tangaroa

Ko wai a Tangaroa 12
Foods of the Oceans | Kai a Tangaroa ki Tai 14
Foods of the Waterways | Tangaroa ki Uta 16

Ngā kai a Haumia

Ko wai a Haumia 18
Wild Foods of Haumia | Ngā Kai a Haumia 20

Ngā kai a Rongo

Ko wai a Rongo 22
Vegetables | Huawhenua 24
Starchy Vegetables | Huawhenua Māngaro 26
Fruit | Huarākau 28
Legumes & Pulses | Rekiumu me ngā Pākano 30
More Produce | Ngā Momo Hua Anō 30
Ngā MOMO kai AnŌ
Breads & Cereals | Parāoa me ngā Hua patakai 32
Meat Products & Eggs | Momo Mīti me te Hēki 36
Dairy Products | Momo Hua Mīraka 38
Drinks & Beverages | Ngā Momo Inu 40
Types of Snacks | Ngā Momo Paramanawa 42
Mixed Meals | Kai Whakahanumi 44
Desserts & Sweets | Kai Āhuareka 46
Oils, Spreads & Seasonings | Momo Hinu/Namunamuā 48
Salad | Huamata 50

TUNU KAI
Vegetable Preparation Methods | Tikanga Tunu Huawhenua 52
Words Used in Cooking | Kupu Tunu Kai 54
Cooking Equipment | Ngā Taputapu Kai 56

HAUORA ME NGā MATŪ ORA

Nutrients in Food | Ngā Momo Matū o te Kai 60
Digestive System | Pūnaha kūnatu kai 62
Skeletal System | Pūnaha kōiwi 63
Words about Health | Kupu Hauora 64

Whakapakari Tinana
Play | Tākaro 70
Sports/Play Gear | Taputapu tākaro 74
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 Te Taketakenga o Te Kai Māori
I te timatanga ko te kore,
Ka tū te pō, he pō nui, he pō roa
Ko Rangi e tū ake, ko Papa e takoto iho
Ka puta a rāua tamariki
Forced to live in darkness, the children of Rangi and
Papa became restless. They conspired to separate
their parents and it was Tāne who achieved this feat.
Angered by their actions, Tāwhiri sought revenge.
Tangaroa and Tāne were then defeated whilst
Haumia and Rongo hid within their mother.
Tāwhiri then approached Tū, who cried out to his
brothers, “Let us face Tāwhiri together to defeat
him!” But Tū was left to stand alone.
A great battle took place with neither gaining
superiority; eventually both withdrew.
Tū’s rage then turned towards his brothers who
had left him to face Tāwhiri. Fashioning hooks,
snares, spears and digging tools, Tū captured
and consumed the descendants of his siblings.
Through his actions and karakia they were
transformed to common objects, their tapu made
noa. As descendants of Tū, we may also seek to
grow, gather and get hold of the foods of his
brothers – Tāne, Tangaroa, Rongo and Haumia.

Atua illustrations by Tukara Matthews for Toi Tangata. tukaramatthews.com

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Ngā Tātai Kai e Whā – Kai Māori Kai Ora

The modern world has disconnected us from our

food and our past. It is time to reconnect.

Since time immemorial, Māori have been directed

by an ancient set of customs: those of Tāne,
Tangaroa, Rongo and Haumia.

To get food from these four domains required a

mastery of tools and ritual, knowledge of karakia,
an understanding of nature’s lore and a commitment
to hard work.

This lifestyle had produced a people described

by early observers as the most physically perfect
race alive. In a world of disconnect, a return to
these principles offers a pathway of wellbeing; to
be sustained once again by the gods and kai Māori.

Tāne – The arts of hunting

Tangaroa – The skill of water craft, fishing, diving
and collecting
Rongo – The expertise of cultivation
Haumia – The knowledge of gathering

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Nau mai e ngā hua 
o te wao 
o te ngakina 
o te wai tai 
o te wai Māori 
Nā Tāne 
Nā Rongo 
Nā Tangaroa 
Nā Haumia
Ko Ranginui e tū iho nei 
Ko Papatūānuku e takoto nei
Tuturu whakamaua 
Kia tina! TINA! Hui e! TĀIKI E! I

Welcome the gifts of food

from the sacred forests
from the cultivated gardens
from the sea
from the fresh waters
The food of Tāne
of Rongo
of Tangaroa
of Haumia
I acknowledge Ranginui who is above me,
Papatūānuku who lies beneath me
Let this be my commitment to all!
Draw together! Affirm!
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 Ko wai a Tāne
Tāne is lord of the forest and all its creatures, in
particular birds, insects and trees. Aotearoa was
a land of birds and hence the art of fowling was
essential to survival.
Through hunting, snaring and trapping of birds,
our ancestors were provided with the necessary
protein and associated nutrients for survival.
As the majority of native forests have been
cleared and most of our traditional birds are now
endangered, we can substitute with pork, poultry,
venison, mutton and beef.
Although not as nutritious as the fowl of former
times, these substitutes still supply us with the
essentials for growth and repair such as protein,
zinc, iron and B12.

Atua illustrations by Tukara Matthews for Toi Tangata. tukaramatthews.com

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Ngā kai a Tāne

Foods of Tāne
Ngā Kai a Tāne
Deer Tia
Duck Pārera
Goat Koti
Grubs (edible) Hūhū
Kākā (a flock of) He pōkai kākā
Kererū (tree favoured by Kererū) Rākau titipa
Muttonbird Tītī
Pig Pōaka
Possum Paihama
Tūī (an area favoured by Tūī) Hāpua kōkō
Tūī (female) Kōkōtea
Tūī (male) Kōkōuri
Waxeye Tauhou/Pihipihi

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 Kōkōtea Koti

Pārera Pōaka

Rākau titipa Tia

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 Ko wai a Tangaroa
The authority of Tangaroa extends to oceans,
lakes, rivers and all their inhabitants. The bountiful
life that resides in our oceans and waterways
has provided our people with sustenance for
thousands of years.
From the fresh water harvests of īnanga and tuna
to the saltwater fish such as tāmure and kahawai;
all forms of shellfish such as pipi, pāua and kūtai
are also included.
Such an abundant array of life provides many
essential nutrients in pure form including protein,
Omega 3, iodine, calcium and selenium. Although
not as plentiful as in former times, the produce of
Tangaroa continues to influence our diets and our
behaviour.

Atua illustrations by Tukara Matthews for Toi Tangata. tukaramatthews.com

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Ngā kai a Tangaroa

Foods of the Oceans

Kai a Tangaroa ki Tai
Abalone Pāua
Barracuda Mangā
Blue cod Rāwaru
Bluenose Mātiri
Cockle Tuangi
Crab Pāpaka
Crayfish Kōura
Flounder Pātiki
Groper Hāpuku
Gurnard Kumukumu
John Dory Kuparu
Kahawai Kahawai
Kingfish Haku
Leather-jacket Kōkiri
Mackerel (blue) Tawatawa
Mackerel ( jack) Hauture
Monkfish (stargazer) Kōurepoua
Mullet (grey) Kanae
Mullet (yellow-eyed) Aua
Mussel Kūtai/Kūkū
Octopus Wheke
Red cod Hoka
Tarakihi Tarakihi
Salmon Haramono

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Kōura Kūtai/Kūkū

Mangā Pāua

Tuangi Wheke

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Ngā kai a Tangaroa

Sardine Mohimohi
Sea snail Pūpūtai
Sea-egg Kina
Seaweed Rimurimu
Shark Mango
Snapper Tāmure
Spotty Pākirikiri
Stingray Whai
Trevally Araara
Tuna Ahiahi

Foods of the waterways

Tangaroa ki Uta
Eel Tuna
Eel (long-finned) Ōrea
Eel (short-finned) Matamoe
Freshwater crayfish Kēwai
Lamphrey Piharei/Kanakana
Whitebait Kōkopu
Whitebait (adult) Inanga
Whitebait (school of) Pōkai mārearea

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 Kina Kōkopu

Mango Rimurimu

Tāmure Whai

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 Ko wai a Haumia
Haumia is the deity of uncultivated foods. Our
ancestors were semi-agricultural people and
therefore wild foods were extremely significant.
In the North Island the āruhe or fern root was
a staple food, whilst in the South Island the Tī
or cabbage tree was extremely important.
These foods were reliable and generally grew
despite extreme weather.
Wild foods grow in forests, wetlands, grasslands
and even in our parks and backyards.
Access to these foods depends on one’s
knowledge and dedication to the kaupapa.
Mātauranga Māori emphasises that the wellness
of our people is inextricably linked to the
knowledge that surrounds the kai we consume.
Wild foods provide a great deal of nutritional
value, while cultivated foods continue to have
a place in our pātaka (storehouse).
Our dependency on wild foods elevated
Haumia to the aristocratic ranks of divinity,
and is a tradition worthy of revival.

Atua illustrations by Tukara Matthews for Toi Tangata. tukaramatthews.com

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Ngā kai a Haumia

Wild Foods of Haumia

Ngā Kai a Haumia
Black tree fern Mamaku
Cabbage tree Tī kōuka
Cabbage tree (edible shoots) Rito
Cabbage tree (procured Kāuru
sweet sago-like substance)
Fern root Āruhe
Fern root (area where abundant) Tāwaha āruhe
Hīnau berry loaf Kōmeke
Karaka (edible flesh) Horehore
Kiekie (edible) Tāwhara
Kingfern Para
Nīkau (edible bulb) Iho
Thistle (edible) Pūhā
Watercress Kōwhitiwhiti
Wild boar Tariana poaka puihi

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 Horehore Iho

Kōwhitiwhiti Mamaku

Rito Tariana poaka puihi

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 Ko wai a Rongo
The domain of Rongo is cultivation and other
peaceful, creative activities. An important
component of the traditional diet was cultivated
foods, especially the kūmara. From soil preparation,
harvesting and storing, cultivation was back-
breaking work. Hard workers were admired,
slackers despised. With the arrival of Pākehā, new
foods such as the potato, corn and wheat were
introduced. Fruit trees such as apples and pears
were grown with great enthusiasm.
Cultivated foods provide us with a variety of life-
giving nutrients including many vitamins, minerals,
antioxidants, fibre and folate which are essential
to good health and wellbeing.
Rongo has sustained te iwi Māori physically and
spiritually for decades and should continue to do so.

Atua illustrations by Tukara Matthews for Toi Tangata. tukaramatthews.com

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Ngā kai a Rongo

Vegetables
Huawhenua
Beetroot Rengakura
Broccoli Pūpihi/Poroki
Cabbage Kāpeti
Carrot Uhikaramea/Kāreti
Cauliflower Puānīko/Pūputi/Kareparāoa
Celery Tutaekōau/Hereri/Herewī
Courgette Roroa iti
Cucumber Kūkamo
Dark green leafy vegetables Huawhenua rau māota
Lettuce Rētehi
Mushroom Harore
Onion Riki/Aniana
Radish Uhikura
Rhubarb Rūpapa
Silverbeet Kōrare
Spinach Rengamutu/Kōkihi
Split pea Pī tiwae

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 Puāniko/Pūputi/
Kāpeti
Kareparāoa

Pūpihi/Poroki Rengakura

Rētehi Uhikaramea/Kāreti

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Ngā kai a Rongo

Starchy Vegetables
Huawhenua Māngaro
Calabash/Gourd Hue
Cassava Manihota
Corn Kānga
Corn, fermented Kānga wai
Breadfruit Kuru
Parsnip Tāmore mā/Uhitea
Potato Rīwai
Pumpkin Paukena
Root vegetable Huawhenua kōmore
Squash Kamokamo
Sweet potato Kūmara
Taro Taro
Turnip Kotami
Yam Uwhiuwhi

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Kūmara Paukena

Rīwai Tāmore mā/Uhitea

Taro Uwhiuwhi

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Ngā kai a Rongo

Fruit
Huarākau
Apple Āporo
Apricot Āperekoti
Avocado Awakato
Banana Panana/Maika
Blackberry Hua mangu
Blueberry Hua kikorangi/Purūpere
Cherry Tīere
Coconut Niu
Fig Piki
Grape Karepe/Hua waina
Grapefruit Hua karape
Orange Ārani
Peach Pīti
Pear Pea
Pineapple Painioro/Whara
Raspberry Rāpere
Strawberry Rōpere
Tomato Tōmato

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 Āporo Ārani

Hua Kikorangi/Purūpere Painioro/Whara

Panana/Maika Rōpere

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Ngā kai a Rongo

Legumes & Pulses

Rekiumu me ngā Pākano
Baked beans Pīni maoa
Chickpea Tikipī
Hummus Penu tikipī
Kidney bean Pīni tākihi
Legumes Rekiumu
Lentil Rēnetihi
Pulses Pākano

More Produce
Ngā Momo Hua Anō
Date Tēti
Dried fruit mix Hanumi huarākau maroke
Fruit kebab Kohiku huarākau
Mashed ripe banana Panana maoka penupenu
Nut mix Hanumi nati
Pureed apple Āporo maoa whakapē
Raisin Reihana
Seed mix Hanumi purapura
Sultana Karepe maroke

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Hanumi nati Hanumi purapura

Penu tikipī Pīni maoa

Rēnetihi Tēti

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Ngā momo kai anō

Breads & Cereals

Parāoa me ngā
Hua Patakai
Bagel Parāoa porowhita
Barley Pārihi
Bran Parani
Bran flakes Rau kiripata
Bread (high-fibre white) Parāoa mā nui te muka
Bread, fried Parāoa parai
Bread, Māori Rewana
Bread, Māori (unleavened) Rewana takakau
Bread roll Parāoa pīrori
Bread, white Parāoa mā
Bread, wholegrain Parāoa pāpapa
Bread, wholemeal Parāoa mira paraone
Bun Parāoa iti/Pāni
Burrito Pohīto
Calzone Parehe takai
Cheese toastie Tōhinga tīhi
Cocoa rice Raihi koukou
Cornflakes Rau kānga
Couscous Kuhukuhu
Creamed rice Raihi kirīmi
Crumpet Karamupeti
Doughboys Mutumutu

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 Kuhukuhu Parāoa pāpapa

Parāoa porowhita Rau kānga

Rau kiripata Rewana

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Ngā momo kai anō

Falafel Wherawhe
Filled pasta Parāoa rimurapa whakakī
Filled roll Pīrori whakakī
Flat bread Parāoa parehe
Fried rice Raihi parai
Fruit bread Parāoa huarākau
Garlic bread Parāoa kāriki
Iced buns Pana huka
Instant noodles Kihu parāoa tere
Lasagne Rahānia
Muesli Patahua
Multigrain Parāoa kakano rau
Non-iced bun Pana kore huka
Noodles Kihu parāoa
Oats Ōti
Pasta Parāoa rimurapa
Pita bread Parāoa pīta
Pita pocket Kōpaki pīta
Pizza Pīta/Parehe Ītariana
Puffed rice (rice bubbles) Raihi pupū
Raisin toast Tōhi reihana
Rice risotto Raihi rihato
Rolled oats Ōti pēpē
Sago Hekō
Savoury rice Raihi raukikini
Sliced bread Poro parāoa
Spaghetti Pākēti
Taco Tako
Tapioca Tapioka

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Toasted muesli Patahua tōhi
Toasted sandwich Hanaweti tōhi
Toastie Tōhinga
Tortilla Tōtīra
Wheat biscuit Pihikete wīti
Wrap Komehe

Kihu parāoa Ōti pēpē

Patahua Pihikete wīti

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Ngā momo kai anō

Meat Products & Eggs

Momo Mīti me te Hēki
Beef Pīwhi/Kiko-kau
Chicken leg Waewae heihei
Chicken, marinated Heihei whakapūkara
Chicken nugget Pū heihei
Corned beef Miti minatote
Egg, hard boiled Hēki korohū mārō
Egg, poached Hēki korohū kore anga
Egg, scrambled Hēki whāranu
Fish, crumbed Ika karamu
Fish, fillet Poro ika/Korepe ika
Fish finger Matimati ika
Fish, patty Pati ika
Fish, coated Ika kiri parāoa
Frankfurter Hōtiti pūkauri
Frittata Whiritata
Ham Poaka tōtea
Ham steak Kōripi tōtea
Kebab Kai teo
Luncheon Hōtiti hanewiti
Meat loaf Rohi mīti
Meat patty Pati mīti/Kao mīti
Meatball Mīti pōro
Mince Mīti mōrohe/Mīti nakunaku
Mince (standard) Mīti mōrohe noa
Mince, lean Mīti mōrohe ngako iti

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Omelette Hēki kōrori/Omareta
Raw meat Mīti whakarae
Salami Harāmi
Sausage roll Hōtiti pīrori
Saveloy Hōtiti pūwhero
Stewing steak Kiko kau pūioio/Mīti tiu
Surimi Ika hurimi
Turkey Korukoru

Hēki korohū mārō Ika karamu

Pīwhi/Kiko-kau Waewae heihei

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Dairy Products
Momo Hua Mīraka
Cheese slice Poro tīhi
Cheese slice, light Poro tīhi he iti te ngako
Cheese, cheddar Tīhi tera
Cheese, cottage Tīhi pupuru
Cheese, creamed Tīhi kirīmi
Cheese, edam Tīhi erama
Cheese, feta Tīhi wheta
Cheese, grated Tīhi kuoro
Cheese, hard Tīhi mārō
Cheese, mozzarella Tīhi motorera
Cheese, ricotta Tīhi rikota
Cheese, soft Tīhi ngohengohe
Milk, evaporated Miraka whakaeto
Milk, flavoured Miraka whai hā
Milk, frozen Miraka whakatio
Milk, full fat (dark blue) Miraka kau noa
Milk, goat Miraka nanenane
Milk, lite (light blue) Miraka iti te hinu
Milk, non-fat Miraka kore hinu
Milk, rice Miraka raihi
Milk, soy Miraka hoi
Milkshake Whāranu miraka
Sour cream Kirīmi kawa
Yoghurt, Greek Miraka tepe Kīriki
Yoghurt, plain Miraka tepe

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Miraka kore hinu Miraka tepe

Tīhi ngohengohe Tīhi tera

Tīhi wheta Whāranu miraka

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Ngā momo kai anō

Drinks & Beverages

Ngā Momo Inu
Artificially sweetened Inu āwenewene kēā
Coffee, flat white Kawhe miraka
Coffee, instant Kawhe nehu
Coffee, cappuccino Kawhe pāhukahuka
Coffee, short black Kawhe pango poto
Coffee, long black Kawhe pango roa
Coffee, mochachino Kawhe tiakareti
Drink, soft/fizzy Inu hihī
Drink, sugary Wai huka
Energy drink Inu pūngao
Flavoured drink, cordial, juice Inu whai hā huarākau
Flavoured water Wai whai hā
Fortified water Wai whakakaha
Fruit smoothie Mōhani huarākau
Full-sugar drink Inu kī i te huka
Sports drink Inu hākinakina
Watered down juice Huarākau memeha
Yoghurt milk Inu miraka tepe

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 Inu hākinakina Inu pūngao

Inu whai hā huarākau Kawhe miraka

Kawhe nehu Wai whai hā

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Ngā momo kai anō

Types of Snacks
Ngā Momo Paramanawa
Baked fruit bar Pīhi huarākau tunutunu
Breakfast bar Pīhi parakuihi
Celery and peanut butter Herewī me te pata pīnati
Corn chip Tītipi kānga
Cracker and cheese pack Pākete pihikete me te tīhi
Cracker Pihikete pakō
Cracker, rice Pihikete raihi
Cracker, rye Pihikete rae
Cracker, water Pihikete wai
Cracker, wheat Pihikete wīti
Dried fruit leather Rera huarākau whakamaroke
Energy bar Pīhi pūngao
Fritter (corn) Kao/Rengarenga (kānga)
Iced bun Pana huka
Muesli bar Pīhi patakai
Muffin, fruit Māwhene huarākau
Muffin, savoury Māwhene raukikini
Muffin, split Māwhene tīwae
Nachos Kotakota kānga
Non-iced bun Pana kore huka
Pikelet Paraha
Plain biscuit Pihikete noa
Potato chip Tītipi rīwai

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Rice cake/wheel Keke/Wīra raihi
Rusk Rūhuki
Scone Kōno
Sweet muffin Māwhene reka
Treat food Kai āhua reka
Vegetable chip Tītipihuawhenua

Kao/Rengarenga (kānga) Paraha

Pihikete pakō Tītipi rīwai

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Mixed Meals
Kai Whakahanumi
Bolognese Poronēhi
Hamburger Hamipāki/Hamupeka
Junk food Kai paraurehe
Lentil pie Takai rēnetihi
Macaroni cheese Tīhi makaroni
Mixed meal Kai whakahanumi
Pasta sauce Parāoa wairanu
Pie, bacon and egg Takai hēki me te pēkena
Pie, mince Takai mīti
Powdered soup mix Hanumi hupa paura
Quiche Kīhi
Samosa Hāmoha
Shepherd’s pie Takai hēpera
Stir fry Parai korori/Kai kapekape
Takeaways Ō rangaranga

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 Hamipāki/Hamupeka Hāmoha

Parai korori/Kai kapekape Poronēhi

Takai hēpera Tīhi makaroni

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Desserts & Sweets

Kai Āhuareka
Baked pudding Purini maoa
Boiled sweet Rare paera
Bread & butter pudding Purini parāoa pata
Caramel Karamea
Croissant Pōhā aparau
Custard Kahitete/Kātete
Danish pastry Pōhā tanihi
Fruit crumble Huarākau karamu
Fruit jelly Tiēre huarākau
Fudge Whāti
Ice cream Aihikirīmi
Reduced-fat cream Kirīmi ngako rūnā
Rice pudding Purini raihi
Sponge Huarākau keke
Steamed pudding Purini mamaoa
Sweet flavoured popcorn Kānga pahū whai hā reka
Toffee Tawhe
Whipped cream Kirīmi tāwhiuwhiu

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 Huarākau karamu Kahitete/Kātete

Kānga pahū whai hā reka Pōhā aparau

Purini raihi Tiēre huarākau

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Ngā momo kai anō

Oils, Spreads & Seasonings

Momo Hinu/Namunamuā
Chilli Hirikakā
Chilli (sweet) Hirikakā (waitī)
Chilli sauce Kīnaki hirikakā
Chutney Pīkara reka
Coconut oil Hinu niu
Dip Toutou
French dressing Ranu wīwī
Ginger Tinitia
Guacamole Toutou awakato
Golden syrup Miere kōura
Herbs Rauamiami
Honey Mīere
Icing Paparanga huka
Margarine Mātiarīni
Mayonnaise Maionēhi
Mayonnaise, light Maionēhi māmā
Mint Hīoi
Mustard Panikakā
Mustard powder Rehukakā
Oil spray Rehu hinu
Olive oil Hinu oriwia
Palm oil Hinu nīkau
Peanut butter (smooth) Pata pīnati (mānihi)
Pickle Pīkara

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Kīnaki hirikakā Mīere

Panikakā Pata pīnati (mānihi)

Rauamiami Tinitia

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Salad dressing Ranu huamata

Salsa Toutou tomato
Salt Tote
Sour cream Kirīmi kawa
Spices Raukikini
Stock cube Tapaono whaihā
Tomato paste Pani tōmato iti
Tomato sauce Ranu tōmato/Kīnaki tōmato
Turmeric Renga
Vegetable oil Hinu huawhenua
Vinegar Winika
Yeast extract (Marmite, Vegemite) Kohikatanga īhi

Salad
Huamata
Coleslaw Huamata kapeti
Vegetable salad Huamata huawhenua
Potato salad Huamata rīwai
Bean salad Huamata pīni
Caesar salad Huamata hiha
Chicken salad Huamata heihei
Greek salad Huamata Kīriki
Egg salad Huamata hēki

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Huamata heihei Huamata kapeti

Huamata pīni Kohikatanga īhi

Raukikini Tote

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Tunu kai

Vegetable preparation
methods
Tikanga Tunu Huawhenua
Chopped vegetables Huawhenua tapatapahi
Cooked vegetables Huawhenua maoa
Diced vegetables Huawhenua kokoti
Grated vegetables Huawhenua kuoro
Hash browns Rīwai whakapē paraone
Mashed vegetables Huawhenua penupenu
Medium-sized vegetables Huawhenua āhua rahi
Oven-baked wedges Wēti ā-umu
Steamed vegetables Huawhenua mamaoa
Vegetable sticks Kakau huawhenua
Vegetable stir fries Huawhenua parai kōrori

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 Huawhenua kokoti Huawhenua kuoro

Huawhenua maoa Huawhenua penupenu

Huawhenua tapatapahi Kakau huawhenua

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Tunu kai

Words used in Cooking

Kupu Tunu Kai
Added sugar Tapiri huka
Bake Pakapaka
Baking powder Paura pēkana
Baking soda Houra tunutunu
Baste Maringi wairanu
Batter Waikiri
BBQ Rorerore/Huhunu
Boil Pāera
Boiled water Wai korohū
Boil-up Kai kōhua
Bone (the removal) Makiri
Canned (beans) (Pīni) ā-kēne
Chilled Matao
Chopped Tapatapahi/Kokoti
Concentrated Pūhake
Convenience food Kai hohoro
Covered container Paepae kopi
Deep fried Pārai hohonu
Flip Kauhuri
Fresh Mata
Frozen Whakatio
Grated Kuoro
Grill Tahu
Knead Pokepoke

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Marinate Whakapūkara
Pan-fry Parai ki te iputahi
Raw meat Mīti whakarae
Reduced-fat (cheese) (Tīhi) ngako rūnā
Reduced-fat Ngako rūnā
Recipe Tohu tao/Tohu whakataka kai
Reheat Whakatao anō
Render Whakarewa
Replace Whakakapi
Roast (chicken) (Heihei) Tunutunu/Parahunu
Sauté Paraingia ititia
Simmer Āta koropupū
Steamed Mamaoa
Sterilise Whakahoromata
Topping Paparanga

Mamaoa Rorerore/Huhunu

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Tunu kai

Cooking equipment
Ngā Taputapu Kai
Aluminium pot Kōhua konumohe
Blender Whakahanumi
Bowl Oko
Bread knife Mira parāoa
Carving fork Mārau
Cheese grater Kuoro tīhi/Waru tīhi
Colander/Sieve Tātari
Cutting board Papa tapahi/Kokoti
Deep fryer Parai rūmaki
Dish cloth Muku
Dishwasher Purere hōroi rīhi
Dishwashing brush Taitai
Dishwashing liquid Waihopi rīhi
Egg beater Kōheri
Element Tārahu
Fillet knife Mira tītipi
Fish slice Kauhuri ika
Freezer Whakatio
Fridge Whata matao
Fork Paoka
Grater Kuoro
Kitchen scales Whārite kīhini
Ladle Kōtutu, koutu, tīkoko
Lemon squeezer Kotē rēmana

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 Kauhuri ika Kōheri

Kuoro tīhi/Waru tīhi Oko

Tātari Whārite kīhini

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Tunu kai

Measuring cup/jug Ipuine

Measuring spoon Kokoine
Microwave Ngaruiti
Pot Kōhua
Potato peeler Tahi rīwai
Saucepan Hōpane
Saucer Hoeha
Soup spoon Koko waihāro/Hupa
Spatula Rapa
Stove, oven Umu, tō
Tea towel Taora rīhi
Tongs Pīnohi
Whisk Kōrori
Wooden spoon Koko rākau

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 Ipuine Kōhua

Kokoine Ngaruiti

Tahi rīwai Taora rīhi

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Nutrients in Food
Ngā Momo Matū o te Kai
Antioxidant Ārai āpiti hāora
Artificial sweetener Awenewene kēā
Caffeine Kāwhena
Calcium Konupūmā
Carbohydrate Warowaihā
Cholesterol Matū ngako
Electrolyte Kawehiko
Energy Pūngao
Essential mineral Opapa waiwai
Essential nutrient Matū kai waiwai
Fat Ngako
Fat-soluble vitamin Huaora ngako rerewa
Fat, saturated Ngako kukū
Fats, monounsaturated Ngako hamanga tahi
Fats, polyunsaturated Ngako hamanga rau
Fibre Muka
Food information Pārongo kai
Food label Tapanga kai
Fortified (milk) (Miraka) Whakakaha
Iodine Konutawa
Iron Rino
Kilojoule (kj) Mano waengao (kj)

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Millilitre Ritamano
Mineral Ōpapa
Nutrient Matū kai
Nutritional need Matea matū kai
Nutritional requirement Ngā matea kai tōtika
Nutritional value Uara kaiora
Omega 3 fat Ngako ōmeka 3
Omega 6 fat Ngako ōmeka 6
Package size Rahinga mōkihi/Mōki
Packet Mōkī/Mōkihi
Protein Pūmua
Supplement Turuki opapa
Vitamin (A) Huaora (A)

Ngako ōmeka 3 Tapanga kai

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Digestive System
Pūnaha kūnatu kai

hamo

arero
kakī

kōpani pūkai

puku

ate
kōpiro
nui

kōpiro
koromeke

tero
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Skeletal System
Pūnaha kōiwi

papahuaki

kauae runga
paemanu

kauae raro
whaturei

peke
rara

pūkaka ringa/
papatoiake kōwhiti

pūkaka āpiti

whenua kapu

popoki

takakaha

kāpiti
whenua
punga

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Words about Health

Kupu Hauora
Parts of the body
Ngā wāhanga o te tinana
Arm, lower Kikowhiti
Arm, upper Kikopuku
Back of the head Hamo
Collarbone/clavicle Paemanu
Elbow Tuke
Eye(s) Whatu
Femur Pūkaka
Fibula Kāpiti
Foot Waewae
Foot, bones of the Whenua punga
(metatarsals, tarsals)
Hand Ringa
Hand, bone of the Whenua kapu
(carpals, metacarpals)
Humerus Peke
Intestine (bowel), large Kōpiro nui
Intestine (bowel), small Kōpiro koromeke
Jaw, lower Kauae raro
Jaw, upper Kauae runga
Kneecap Popoki

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Leg Waewae
Liver Ate
Mouth Waha
Neck Kaki
Nose Ihu
Oesophagus Pukai
Pancreas Repe taiaki huka
Pelvis Papatoiake
Pupil Whatu
Radius Āpiti
Rectum Tero
Rib Rara/Tāiki
Saliva Hūware/Hāware
Scalp Kiri angaanga
Shoulder Pakihiwi/Pokohiwi
Skull Te papa o te angaanga
Spinal column Tuahiwi
Sternum Whaturei
Stomach Puku/Pukukai
Tendon Ua here
Thigh Kūhā/Kūwhā
Tibia Takakaha
Throat Korokoro
Tongue Arero
Tonsil Miramira
Tooth Niho
Ulna Pūkaka ringa/Kōwhiti
Waist Hope

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Words about the heart

Ngā kupu mō te manawa
Artery Ia-tuku
Blood pressure – high Toto pōrutu
Blood pressure – low Toto pūroto
Blood pressure – normal Toto rōnaki
Cardiovascular disease Mate iaia manawa
Heart Manawa
Heartburn Taratarawai
Heart rate Kapakapa manawa
Pulse/heartbeat Mokowhiti
Vein Ia-auraki

Words about the lungs

Ngā kupu mo te pūkahukahu
Asthma Mate huango
Breath Hā
Cough Mare/Maremare
Hold breath Kuku/Kumu manawa
Inhaler Whāngongo
Lungs Pūkahukahu
Oxygen Hāora
Pant Hotuhotu manawa
Pneumonia Pūkahu
Respiratory disease Mate roma hā

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Words about skin
Ngā kupu mō te kiri
Bruise Marū
Cut, wound Motu
Eczema Mate papaka/Mate tongoko
Graze Hārau
Itch Mangeo
Lump Huahua/Puku
Ointment Pūreke/Rongoā panihinu
Rash Kopukupuku
Scab Tongako/Paku
Scar Nawe
Skin (chapped) Kirirua
Skin lesion Hakihaki
Sunburn Tīkākā
Wart Kiritona

Illnesses and Injuries

Māuiuitanga
Allergen Whakapāwera
Allergies Pā wera ā-kai
Allergy Mate pāwera
Anaphylactic shock Panui te ara hā
Bacteria Huakita/Kitakita/Ngarara
Blow the nose Whengu
Chickenpox Mate kōtingotingo
Coeliac disease Mate wīti/Mate kurutini
Cold/flu Rewharewha

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Constipation Mate kōroke

Diabetes Mate huka
Diarrhoea Kōangi/Mate tikotiko/Torohī
Germs Iroriki
Hay fever Mate ā hae
Immunise Ārai mate
Infection Tahumaero/Mate whakapoke
Injury Wharanga
Measles Mate kōpukupuku
Mumps Repe hūare pupuhi
Paralysis Iokerewai/Paraiha
Physiotherapy Haumanu korikori
Plaster cast Pāpāuku
Sneeze Tihe/Matihe/Tihei
Sore throat Katirehe
Sprain Takoki
Stomach ache Ngau puku
Swelling Pukupuku/Pupuhi
Symptom Tohu
Tear/strain Tanuku
Tetanus Pakaua hukihuki
Toothache Niho tunga
Ulcer Kurupo/Kōmaoa/Keha
Virus Huaketo

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Words about emotional health
Ngā kupu mo te Hauora Kare ā-roto
Anxiety, anxious Manawapā
Behaviour Whanonga
Be needed/required Matea
Counsellor/practitioner Kaiwhakamahereora
Culture Ahurea
Depressed/depression Hākerekere/Pāpōuri/
Ngākau pōuri
Emotional health Hauora kare ā-roto/Aurongo
Emotions Kare ā-roto/Aurongo
Energy (feeling energetic) Kōrou
Equality Mana ōrite
Happy Hari
Mental health Hauora hinengaro
Nervous Āmaimai/Taiatea
Relax Mauritau
Sad Pouri/Whakaaroha
Spiritual health Hauora wairua
Stress Tāmitanga
Success/successful Angitu/Momoho waimārie
Therapy Haumanu
Therapist Kaituku hanumanu
Tired Ngenge
Worry Māharahara

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Whakapakari Tinana

Play
Tākaro
Aerobic Āhāora
Anaerobic Hāorakore
Basketball Poitūkohu
Boot camp Kāpuni putu
Climbing Piki
Crawling Ngaoki/Ngōki
Cricket Kirikiti
Cycling Eke paihikara
Dancing Kanikani
Drawing Tā pikitia
Gardening Mahi māra
Golf Hahau pōro
Group fitness Te ohu whakapakari
Gym Whare whakapakari tinana
Hockey Hōkī/Haki
Jogging/running Oma/Omaoma
Jumping Pekepeke/Peke
Kapa haka Kapa haka
Kayaking/canoeing Kōreti/Hoehoe tāwhai
Kī-o-rahi Kī-o-rahi
Martial arts Tu taua
Mau rākau Mau rākau
Moderate intensity Ngohe mauru
aerobic activity

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Eke paihikara Kanikani

Mahi māra Oma/Omaoma

Poitūkohu Te ohu whakapakari

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Movement Nekehanga
Netball Poitarawhiti
Painting Waituhi
Resistance training Mamahi ātete
Rollerblading Eke hū wīra
Rugby Whutupaoro/Whutupōro
Skateboarding Papawīra
Skipping Piu taura
Soccer Poiwhana/Whana poikiri
Sprint Oma parhuti/Kokiri
Stretch Whātotoro
Swimming Kaukau
Tennis Tēnehi
Touch rugby Pā whutupōro/Pā paoro
Tramping/hiking Takahitanga
Tree climbing Piki rakau
Vigorous intensity Ngohe haukori
aerobic activity
Waka ama Waka ama
Walking Hīkoi
Warm-down Whakamakaka
Warm-up Whakatangatanga
Weaving Raranga
Weight training Hiki maitai
Yoga Tauhōkai

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Eke hū wīra Hīkoi

Piki rakau Tauhōkai

Whātotoro Whutupaoro/Whutupōro

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Sports/Play Gear
Taputapu tākaro
Balance beam Pae whakatautika
Ball Pōro
Bicycle Pahikara
Cone Koeke
Cricket bat Whiro/Rakau
Cricket wicket Tumu
Exercise machine Pūrere mamahi
Flax Harakeke
Foam mat Whāriki pāhuka
Frisbee Ripi
Goggles Mōhiti kaukau
Gymnastic mat Whāriki takaporepore
Hacky sack Pōro kano
Hockey stick Rākau hake
Hoop Tūkohu
Net Hao
Paper Pepa
Pen Pene
Poi Poi
Racquet Rākete
Rope Taura
Sneakers/running shoes Hū konihi
Skipping rope Taura piu
Swiss ball Paoro huiterangi
Weighted plate Pōria maitai

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Hū konihi Mōhiti kaukau

Pōro Rākete

Taura piu Whiro/Rakau

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Contents
Ngā kai a Tāne
Ngā Kai a Tāne | Foods of Tāne 80

Ngā kai a Tangaroa

Kai a Tangaroa ki Tai | Foods of the Oceans 82
Tangaroa ki Uta | Foods of the Waterways 84

Ngā kai a Haumia

Ngā Kai a Haumia | Wild Foods of Haumia 86

Ngā kai a Rongo

Huawhenua | Vegetables 88
Huawhenua Māngaro | Starchy Vegetables 90
Huarākau | Fruit 92
Rekiumu me ngā Pākano | Legumes & Pulses 94
Ngā Momo Hua Anō | More Produce 94

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Ngā MOMO kai AnŌ
Parāoa me ngā Hua patakai | Breads & Cereals 96
Momo Mīti me te Hēki | Meat Products & Eggs 100
Momo Hua Mīraka | Dairy Products 102
Ngā Momo Inu | Drinks & Beverages 104
Ngā Momo Paramanawa | Types of Snacks 106
Kai Whakahanumi | Mixed Meals 108
Kai Āhuareka | Desserts & Sweets 110
Momo Hinu/Namunamuā | Oils, Spreads & Seasonings 112
Huamata | Salad 114

TUNU KAI
Tikanga Tunu Huawhenua | Vegetable Preparation Methods 116
Kupu Tunu Kai | Words Used in Cooking 118
Ngā Taputapu Kai | Cooking Equipment 120

HAUORA ME NGā MATŪ ORA

Ngā Momo Matū o te Kai | Nutrients in Food 124
Kupu Hauora | Words about Health 126

Whakapakari Tinana
Tākaro | Play 132
Taputapu tākaro | Sports/Play Gear 136

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Ngā kai a Tāne

Ngā Kai a Tāne

Foods of Tāne
Hāpua kōkō Tūī (an area favoured by Tūī)
He pōkai kākā Kākā (a flock of)
Hūhū Grubs (edible)
Kōkōtea Tūī (female)
Kōkōuri Tūī (male)
Koti Goat
Paihama Possum
Pārera Duck
Pōaka Pig
Rākau titipa Kererū (tree favoured by Kererū)
Tauhou/Pihipihi Waxeye
Tia Deer
Tītī Muttonbird

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 Kōkōtea Koti

Pārera Pōaka

Rākau titipa Tia

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Ngā kai a Tangaroa

Kai a Tangaroa ki Tai

Foods of the Oceans
Ahiahi Tuna
Araara Trevally
Aua Mullet (yellow-eyed)
Haku Kingfish
Hāpuku Groper
Haramono Salmon
Hauture Mackerel ( jack)
Hoka Red cod
Kahawai Kahawai
Kanae Mullet (grey)
Kina Sea-egg
Kōkiri Leather-jacket
Kōura Crayfish
Kōurepoua Monkfish (stargazer)
Kumukumu Gurnard
Kuparu John Dory
Kūtai/Kūkū Mussel
Mangā Barracuda
Mango Shark
Mātiri Bluenose
Mohimohi Sardine
Pākirikiri Spotty
Pāpaka Crab
Pātiki Flounder

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Araara Kina

Kōura Kūtai/Kūkū

Mangā Mango

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Pāua Abalone
Pūpūtai Sea snail
Rāwaru Blue cod
Rimurimu Seaweed
Tāmure Snapper
Tarakihi Tarakihi
Tawatawa Mackerel (blue)
Tuangi Cockle
Whai Stingray
Wheke Octopus

Tangaroa ki Uta
Foods of the waterways
Inanga Whitebait (adult)
Kēwai Freshwater crayfish
Kōkopu Whitebait
Matamoe Eel (short-finned)
Ōrea Eel (long-finned)
Piharei/Kanakana Lamphrey
Pōkai mārearea Whitebait (school of)
Tuna Eel

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Kōkopu Pāua

Rimurimu Tuangi

Whai Wheke

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Ngā kai a Haumia

Ngā Kai a Haumia

Wild Foods of Haumia
Āruhe Fern root
Horehore Karaka (edible flesh)
Iho Nīkau (edible bulb)
Kāuru Cabbage tree (procured
sweet sago-like substance)
Kōmeke Hīnau berry loaf
Kōwhitiwhiti Watercress
Mamaku Black tree fern
Para Kingfern
Pūhā Thistle (edible)
Rito Cabbage tree (edible shoots)
Tariana poaka puihi Wild boar
Tāwaha āruhe Fern root (area where abundant)
Tāwhara Kiekie (edible)
Tī kōuka Cabbage tree

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Kōwhitiwhiti Mamaku

Rito Tariana poaka puihi

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Huawhenua
Vegetables
Harore Mushroom
Huawhenua rau māota Dark green leafy vegetables
Kāpeti Cabbage
Kōrare Silverbeet
Kūkamo Cucumber
Pī tiwae Split pea
Puānīko/Pūputi/Kareparāoa Cauliflower
Pūpihi/Poroki Broccoli
Rengakura Beetroot
Rengamutu/Kōkihi Spinach
Rētehi Lettuce
Riki/Aniana Onion
Roroa iti Courgette
Rūpapa Rhubarb
Tutaekōau/Hereri/Herewī Celery
Uhikaramea/Kāreti Carrot
Uhikura Radish

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 Puāniko/Pūputi/
Kāpeti
Kareparāoa

Pūpihi/Poroki Rengakura

Rētehi Uhikaramea/Kāreti

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Huawhenua Māngaro
Starchy Vegetables
Huawhenua kōmore Root vegetable
Hue Calabash/Gourd
Kamokamo Squash
Kānga Corn
Kānga wai Corn, fermented
Kotami Turnip
Kūmara Sweet potato
Kuru Breadfruit
Manihota Cassava
Paukena Pumpkin
Rīwai Potato
Tāmore mā/Uhitea Parsnip
Taro Taro
Uwhiuwhi Yam

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Kūmara Paukena

Rīwai Tāmore mā/Uhitea

Taro Uwhiuwhi

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Huarākau
Fruit
Āperekoti Apricot
Āporo Apple
Ārani Orange
Awakato Avocado
Hua karape Grapefruit
Hua kikorangi/Purūpere Blueberry
Hua mangu Blackberry
Karepe/Hua waina Grape
Niu Coconut
Painioro/Whara Pineapple
Panana/Maika Banana
Pea Pear
Piki Fig
Pīti Peach
Rāpere Raspberry
Rōpere Strawberry
Tīere Cherry
Tōmato Tomato

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 Āporo Ārani

Hua kikorangi/Purūpere Painioro/Whara

Panana/Maika Rōpere

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Ngā kai a Rongo

Rekiumu me ngā Pākano

Legumes & Pulses
Pākano Pulses
Penu tikipī Hummus
Pīni maoa Baked beans
Pīni tākihi Kidney bean
Rekiumu Legumes
Rēnetihi Lentil
Tikipī Chickpea

Ngā Momo Hua Anō

More Produce
Āporo maoa whakapē Pureed apple
Hanumi huarākau maroke Dried fruit mix
Hanumi nati Nut mix
Hanumi purapura Seed mix
Karepe maroke Sultana
Kohiku huarākau Fruit kebab
Panana maoka penupenu Mashed ripe banana
Reihana Raisin
Tēti Date

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Hanumi nati Hanumi purapura

Penu tikipī Pīni maoa

Rēnetihi Tēti

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Ngā momo kai anō

Parāoa me ngā
Hua Patakai
Breads & Cereals
Hanaweti tōhi Toasted sandwich
Hekō Sago
Karamupeti Crumpet
Kihu parāoa Noodle
Kihu parāoa tere Instant noodles
Komehe Wrap
Kōpaki pīta Pita pocket
Kuhukuhu Couscous
Mutumutu Doughboys
Ōti Oats
Ōti pēpē Rolled oats
Pākēti Spaghetti
Pana huka Iced bun
Pana kore huka Non-iced bun
Parani Bran
Parāoa huarākau Fruit bread
Parāoa iti/Pāni Bun
Parāoa kakano rau Multigrain
Parāoa kāriki Garlic bread
Parāoa mā Bread, white
Parāoa mā nui te muka Bread (high-fibre white)
Parāoa mira paraone Bread, wholemeal

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 Hekō Karamupeti

Kihu parāoa Kuhukuhu

Ōti pēpē Parāoa kāriki

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Ngā momo kai anō

Parāoa parai Bread, fried

Parāoa pāpapa Bread, wholegrain
Parāoa parehe Flat bread
Parāoa pīrori Bread roll
Parāoa pīta Pita bread
Parāoa porowhita Bagel
Parāoa rimurapa Pasta
Parāoa rimurapa whakakī Filled pasta
Parehe takai Calzone
Pārihi Barley
Patahua Muesli
Patahua tōhi Toasted muesli
Pihikete wīti Wheat biscuit
Pīrori whakakī Filled roll
Pīta/Parehe Ītariana Pizza
Pohīto Burrito
Poro parāoa Sliced bread
Rahānia Lasagne
Raihi kirīmi Creamed rice
Raihi koukou Cocoa rice
Raihi parai Fried rice
Raihi pupū Puffed rice (rice bubbles)
Raihi raukikini Savoury rice
Raihi rihato Rice risotto
Rau kānga Cornflakes
Rau kiripata Bran flakes
Rewana Bread, Māori
Rewana takakau Bread, Māori (unleavened)
Tako Taco

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Tapioka Tapioca
Tōhi reihana Raisin toast
Tōhinga Toastie
Tōhinga tīhi Cheese toastie
Tōtīra Tortilla
Wherawhe Falafel

Parāoa pāpapa Patahua

Pihikete wīti Rewana

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Ngā momo kai anō

Momo Mīti me te Hēki

Meat Products & Eggs
Harāmi Salami
Heihei whakapūkara Chicken, marinated
Hēki korohū kore anga Egg, poached
Hēki korohū mārō Egg, hard boiled
Hēki kōrori/Omareta Omelette
Hēki whāranu Egg, scrambled
Hōtiti hanewiti Luncheon
Hōtiti pīrori Sausage roll
Hōtiti pūkauri Frankfurter
Hōtiti pūwhero Saveloy
Ika hurimi Surimi
Ika karamu Fish, crumbed
Ika kiri parāoa Fish, coated
Kai teo Kebabs
Kiko kau pūioio/ Mīti tiu Stewing steak
Kōripi tōtea Ham steak
Korukoru Turkey
Matimati ika Fish finger
Miti minatote Corned beef
Mīti mōrohe/Mīti nakunaku Mince
Mīti mōrohe ngako iti Mince, lean
Mīti mōrohe noa Mince (standard)
Mīti pōro Meatball
Mīti whakarae Raw meat
Pati ika Fish, patty

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Pati mīti/Kao mīti Meat patty
Pīwhi/Kiko-kau Beef
Poaka tōtea Ham
Poro ika/Korepe ika Fish, fillet
Pū heihei Chicken nugget
Rohi mīti Meat loaf
Waewae heihei Chicken leg
Whiritata Frittata

Hēki korohū mārō Ika karamu

Pīwhi/Kiko-kau Waewae heihei

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Ngā momo kai anō

Momo Hua Mīraka

Dairy Products
Kirīmi kawa Sour cream
Miraka hoi Milk, soy
Miraka iti te hinu Milk, lite (light blue)
Miraka kau noa Milk, full fat (dark blue)
Miraka kore hinu Milk, non-fat
Miraka nanenane Milk, goat
Miraka raihi Milk, rice
Miraka tepe Yoghurt, plain
Miraka tepe Kīriki Yoghurt, Greek
Miraka whai hā Milk, flavoured
Miraka whakaeto Milk, evaporated
Miraka whakatio Milk, frozen
Poro tīhi Cheese slice
Poro tīhi he iti te ngako Cheese slice, light
Tīhi erama Cheese, edam
Tīhi kirīmi Cheese, creamed
Tīhi kuoro Cheese, grated
Tīhi mārō Cheese, hard
Tīhi motorera Cheese, mozzarella
Tīhi ngohengohe Cheese, soft
Tīhi pupuru Cheese, cottage
Tīhi rikota Cheese, ricotta
Tīhi tera Cheese, cheddar
Tīhi wheta Cheese, feta
Whāranu miraka Milkshake

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Miraka kore hinu Miraka tepe

Tīhi ngohengohe Tīhi tera

Tīhi wheta Whāranu miraka

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Ngā Momo Inu

Drinks & Beverages
Huarākau memeha Watered down juice
Inu āwenewene kēā Artificially sweetened
Inu hākinakina Sports drink
Inu hihī Drink, soft/fizzy
Inu kī i te huka Full-sugar drink
Inu miraka tepe Yoghurt milk
Inu pūngao Energy drink
Inu whai hā huarākau Flavoured drink, cordial, juice
Kawhe miraka Coffee, flat white
Kawhe nehu Coffee, instant
Kawhe pāhukahuka Coffee, cappuccino
Kawhe pango poto Coffee, short black
Kawhe pango roa Coffee, long black
Kawhe tiakareti Coffee, mochachino
Mōhani huarākau Fruit smoothie
Wai huka Drink, sugary
Wai whai hā Flavoured water
Wai whakakaha Fortified water

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 Inu hākinakina Inu pūngao

Inu whai hā huarākau Kawhe miraka

Kawhe nehu Wai whai hā

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Ngā momo kai anō

Ngā Momo Paramanawa

Types of Snacks
Herewī me te pata pīnati Celery and peanut butter
Kai āhua reka Treat food
Kao/Rengarenga (kānga) Fritters (corn)
Keke/Wīra raihi Rice cake/wheel
Kōno Scone
Kotakota kānga Nachos
Māwhene huarākau Muffin, fruit
Māwhene raukikini Muffin, savoury
Māwhene reka Sweet muffin
Māwhene tīwae Muffin, split
Pākete pihikete me te tīhi Cracker and cheese pack
Pana huka Iced bun
Pana kore huka Non-iced bun
Paraha Pikelet
Pīhi huarākau tunutunu Baked fruit bar
Pīhi parakuihi Breakfast bar
Pīhi patakai Muesli bar
Pīhi pūngao Energy bar
Pihikete noa Plain biscuit
Pihikete pakō Cracker
Pihikete rae Cracker, rye
Pihikete raihi Cracker, rice
Pihikete wai Cracker, water

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Pihikete wīti Cracker, wheat
Rera huarākau whakamaroke Dried fruit leather
Rūhuki Rusk
Tītipi kānga Corn chip
Tītipi rīwai Potato chip
Tītipihuawhenua Vegetable chip

Kao/Rengarenga (kānga) Paraha

Pihikete pakō Titipi rīwai

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Kai Whakahanumi
Mixed Meals
Hamipāki/Hamupeka Hamburger
Hāmoha Samosa
Hanumi hupa paura Powdered soup mix
Kai paraurehe Junk food
Kai whakahanumi Mixed meal
Kīhi Quiche
Ō rangaranga Takeaways
Parai korori/Kai kapekape Stir fry
Parāoa wairanu Pasta sauce
Poronēhi Bolognese
Takai hēki me te pēkena Pie, bacon and egg
Takai hēpera Shepherd’s pie
Takai mīti Pie, mince
Takai rēnetihi Lentil pie
Tīhi makaroni Macaroni cheese

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 Hamipāki/Hamupeka Hāmoha

Parai korori/Kai kapekape Poronēhi

Takai hēpera Tīhi makaroni

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Kai Āhuareka
Desserts & Sweets
Aihikirīmi Ice cream
Huarākau karamu Fruit crumble
Huarākau keke Sponge
Kahitete/Kātete Custard
Kānga pahū whai hā reka Sweet flavoured popcorn
Karamea Caramel
Kirīmi ngako rūnā Reduced-fat cream
Kirīmi tāwhiuwhiu Whipped cream
Pōhā aparau Croissant
Pōhā tanihi Danish pastry
Purini maoa Baked pudding
Purini mamaoa Steamed pudding
Purini parāoa pata Bread & butter pudding
Purini raihi Rice pudding
Rare paera Boiled sweet
Tawhe Toffee
Tiēre huarākau Fruit jelly
Whāti Fudge

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 Huarākau karamu Kahitete/Kātete

Kānga pahū whai hā reka Pōhā aparau

Purini raihi Tiēre huarākau

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Momo Hinu/Namunamuā
Oils, Spreads & Seasonings
Hinu huawhenua Vegetable oil
Hinu nīkau Palm oil
Hinu niu Coconut oil
Hinu oriwia Olive oil
Hīoi Mint
Hirikakā Chilli
Hirikakā (waitī) Chilli (sweet)
Kīnaki hirikakā Chilli sauce
Kirīmi kawa Sour cream
Kohikatanga īhi Yeast extract (Marmite, Vegemite)
Maionēhi Mayonnaise
Maionēhi māmā Mayonnaise, light
Mātiarīni Margarine
Mīere Honey
Miere kōura Golden syrup
Panikakā Mustard
Pani tōmato iti Tomato paste
Paparanga huka Icing
Pata pīnati (mānihi) Peanut butter (smooth)
Pīkara Pickle
Pīkara reka Chutney
Ranu huamata Salad dressing
Ranu wīwī French dressing
Ranu tōmato/Kīnaki tōmato Tomato sauce

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 Kīnaki hirikakā Kohikatanga īhi

Mīere Panikakā

Pata pīnati (mānihi) Ranu tomato/Kīnaki tōmato

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Rauamiami Herbs
Raukikini Spices
Rehu hinu Oil spray
Rehukakā Mustard powder
Renga Turmeric
Tapaono whaihā Stock cube
Tinitia Ginger
Tote Salt
Toutou Dip
Toutou awakato Guacamole
Toutou tomato Salsa
Winika Vinegar

Huamata
Salad
Huamata heihei Chicken salad
Huamata hēki Egg salad
Huamata hiha Caesar salad
Huamata huawhenua Vegetable salad
Huamata kapeti Coleslaw
Huamata Kīriki Greek salad
Huamata pīni Bean salad
Huamata rīwai Potato salad

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Huamata heihei Huamata kapeti

Huamata pīni Rauamiami

Raukikini Tote

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Tunu kai

Tikanga Tunu Huawhenua

Vegetable preparation
methods
Huawhenua maoa Cooked vegetables
Huawhenua āhua rahi Medium-sized vegetables
Huawhenua kokoti Diced vegetables
Huawhenua kuoro Grated vegetables
Huawhenua mamaoa Steamed vegetables
Huawhenua parai kōrori Vegetable stir fries
Huawhenua penupenu Mashed vegetables
Huawhenua tapatapahi Chopped vegetables
Kakau huawhenua Vegetable sticks
Rīwai whakapē paraone Hash browns
Wēti ā-umu Oven-baked wedges

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 Huawhenua kokoti Huawhenua kuoro

Huawhenua maoa Huawhenua penupenu

Huawhenua tapatapahi Kakau huawhenua

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Tunu kai

Kupu Tunu Kai

Words used in Cooking
(Pīni) ā-kēne Canned (beans)
Āta koropupū Simmer
Houra tunutunu Baking soda
Kai hohoro Convenience food
Kai kōhua Boil-up
Kauhuri Flip
Kuoro Grated
Makiri Bone (the removal)
Mamaoa Steamed
Maringi wairanu Baste
Mata Fresh
Matao Chilled
Mīti whakarae Raw meat
Ngako rūnā Reduced-fat
(Tīhi) ngako rūnā Reduced-fat (cheese)
Paepae kopi Covered container
Pāera Boil
Pakapaka Bake
Paparanga Topping
Pārai hohonu Deep fried
Parai ki te iputahi Pan-fry
Paraingia ititia Sauté
Paura pēkana Baking powder
Pokepoke Knead

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Pūhake Concentrated
Rorerore/Huhunu BBQ
Tahu Grill
Tapatapahi/Kokoti Chopped
Tapiri huka Added sugar
Tohu tao/Tohu whakataka kai Recipe
(Heihei) Tunutunu/Parahunu Roast (chicken)
Waikiri Batter
Wai korohū Boiled water
Whakahoromata Sterilise
Whakakapi Replace
Whakapūkara Marinate
Whakarewa Render
Whakatao anō Reheat
Whakatio Frozen

Mamaoa Rorerore/Huhunu

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Tunu kai

Ngā Taputapu Kai

Cooking equipment
Hoeha Saucer
Hōpane Saucepan
Ipuine Measuring cup/jug
Kauhuri ika Fish slice
Kōheri Egg beater
Kōhua Pot
Kōhua konumohe Aluminium pot
Koko rākau Wooden spoon
Koko waihāro/Hupa Soup spoon
Kokoine Measuring spoon
Kōrori Whisk
Kotē rēmana Lemon squeezer
Kōtutu/Koutu/Tīkoko Ladle
Kuoro Grater
Kuoro tīhi/Waru tīhi Cheese grater
Mārau Carving fork
Mira parāoa Bread knife
Mira tītipi Fillet knife
Muku Dish cloth
Ngaruiti Microwave
Oko Bowl
Paoka Fork
Papa tapahi/Kokoti Cutting board
Parai rūmaki Deep fryer

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Ipuine Kauhuri ika

Kōheri Kōhua

Kokoine Oko

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Tunu kai

Pīnohi Tongs
Purere hōroi rīhi Dishwasher
Rapa Spatula
Tahi rīwai Potato peeler
Taitai Dishwashing brush
Taora rīhi Tea towel
Tārahu Element
Tātari Colander/Sieve
Umu, tō Stove, oven
Waihopi rīhi Dishwashing liquid
Whakahanumi Blender
Whakatio Freezer
Whārite kīhini Kitchen scales
Whata matao Fridge

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 Pīnohi Tahi rīwai

Taora rīhi Tātari

Whakahanumi Whārite kīhini

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Ngā Momo Matū o te Kai

Nutrients in Food
Ārai āpiti hāora Antioxidant
Awenewene kēā Artificial sweetener
Huaora (A) Vitamin (A)
Huaora ngako rerewa Fat-soluble vitamin
Kawehiko Electrolyte
Kāwhena Caffeine
Konupūmā Calcium
Konutawa Iodine
Mano waengao (kj) Kilojoule (kj)
Matea matū kai Nutritional need
Matū kai Nutrients
Matū kai waiwai Essential nutrient
Matū ngako Cholesterol
Mōkī/Mōkihi Packet
Muka Fibre
Ngā matea kai tōtika Nutritional requirement
Ngako Fat
Ngako hamanga rau Fats, polyunsaturated
Ngako hamanga tahi Fats, monounsaturated
Ngako kukū Fat, saturated
Ngako ōmeka 3 Omega 3 fat
Ngako ōmeka 6 Omega 6 fat

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Ōpapa Mineral
Opapa waiwai Essential mineral
Pārongo kai Food information
Pūngao Energy
Pūmua Protein
Rahinga mōkihi/Mōki Package size
Rino Iron
Ritamano Millilitre
Tapanga kai Food label
Turuki opapa Supplement
Uara kaiora Nutritional value
Warowaihā Carbohydrate
(Miraka) Whakakaha Fortified (milk)

Ngako ōmeka 3 Tapanga kai

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Kupu Hauora
Words about Health
Ngā wāhanga o te tinana
Parts of the body
Āpiti Radius
Arero Tongue
Ate Liver
Hamo Back of the head
Hope Waist
Hūware/Hāware Saliva
Ihu Nose
Kaki Neck
Kāpiti Fibula
Kauae raro Jaw, lower
Kauae runga Jaw, upper
Kikopuku Arm, upper
Kikowhiti Arm, lower
Kiri angaanga Scalp
Kōpiro koromeke Intestine (bowel), small
Kōpiro nui Intestine (bowel), large
Korokoro Throat
Kūhā/Kūwhā Thigh
Miramira Tonsil
Niho Tooth
Paemanu Collarbone/clavicle

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Pakihiwi/Pokohiwi Shoulder
Papatoiake Pelvis
Peke Humerus
Popoki Kneecap
Pūkaka Femur
Pukai Oesophagus
Pūkaka ringa/Kōwhiti Ulna
Puku/Pukukai Stomach
Rara/Tāiki Rib
Repe taiaki huka Pancreas
Ringa Hand
Takakaha Tibia
Te papa o te angaanga Skull
Tero Rectum
Tuahiwi Spinal column
Tuke Elbow
Ua here Tendon
Waewae Foot
Waewae Leg
Waha Mouth
Whatu Eye(s)
Whatu Pupil
Whaturei Sternum
Whenua kapu Hand, bone of the
(carpals, metacarpals)
Whenua punga Foot, bones of the
(metatarsals, tarsals)

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Hau ora me te matū ora

Ngā kupu mō te manawa

Words about the heart
Ia-auraki Vein
Ia-tuku Artery
Kapakapa manawa Heart rate
Manawa Heart
Mate iaia manawa Cardiovascular disease
Mokowhiti Pulse/heartbeat
Toto pōrutu Blood pressure – high
Toto pūroto Blood pressure – low
Toto rōnaki Blood pressure – normal
Taratarawai Heartburn

Ngā kupu mo te pūkahukahu

Words about the lungs
Hā Breath
Hāora Oxygen
Hotuhotu manawa Pant
Kuku/Kumu manawa Hold breath
Mare/Maremare Cough
Mate huango Asthma
Mate roma hā Respiratory disease
Pūkahu Pneumonia
Pūkahukahu Lungs
Whāngongo Inhaler

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Ngā kupu mō te kiri
Words about skin
Hakihaki Skin lesion
Hārau Graze
Huahua/Puku Lump
Kirirua Skin (chapped)
Kiritona Wart
Kopukupuku Rash
Mangeo Itch
Marū Bruise
Mate papaka/Mate tongoko Eczema
Motu Cut, wound
Nawe Scar
Pūreke/Rongoā panihinu Ointment
Tīkākā Sunburn
Tongako/Paku Scab

Māuiuitanga
Illnesses and Injuries
Ārai mate Immunise
Huaketo Virus
Haumanu korikori Physiotherapy
Huakita/Kitakita/Ngarara Bacteria
Iokerewai/Paraiha Paralysis
Iroriki Germs
Katirehe Sore throat
Kōangi/Mate tikotiko/Torohī Diarrhoea

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Kurupo/Kōmaoa/Keha Ulcer
Mate ā hae Hay fever
Mate huka Diabetes
Mate kōpukupuku Measles
Mate kōroke Constipation
Mate kōtingotingo Chickenpox
Mate pāwera Allergy
Mate wīti/Mate kurutini Coeliac disease
Ngau puku Stomach ache
Niho tunga Toothache
Pakaua hukihuki Tetanus
Panui te ara hā Anaphylactic shock
Pāpāuku Plaster cast
Pā wera ā-kai Allergies
Pukupuku/Pupuhi Swelling
Repe hūare pupuhi Mumps
Rewharewha Cold/flu
Tahumaero/Mate whakapoke Infection
Takoki Sprain
Tanuku Tear/strain
Tihe/Matihe/Tihei Sneeze
Tohu Symptom
Whakapāwera Allergen
Wharanga Injury
Whengu Blow the nose

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Ngā kupu mo te Hauora Kare ā-roto
Words about emotional health
Ahurea Culture
Āmaimai/Taiatea Nervous
Angitu/Momoho waimārie Success/successful
Hākerekere/Pāpōuri/ Depressed/depression
Ngākau pōuri
Hari Happy
Haumanu Therapy
Hauora hinengaro Mental health
Hauora kare ā-roto/Aurongo Emotional health
Hauora wairua Spiritual health
Kaituku hanumanu Therapist
Kaiwhakamahereora Counsellor/practitioner
Kare ā-roto/Aurongo Emotions
Kōrou Energy (feeling energetic)
Māharahara Worry
Mana ōrite Equality
Manawapā Anxiety, anxious
Matea Be needed/required
Mauritau Relax
Ngenge Tired
Pouri/Whakaaroha Sad
Tāmitanga Stress
Whanonga Behaviour

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Whakapakari Tinana

Tākaro
Play
Āhāora Aerobic
Eke hū wīra Rollerblading
Eke paihikara Cycling
Hahau pōro Golf
Hāorakore Anaerobic
Hiki maitai Weight training
Hīkoi Walking
Hōkī/Haki Hockey
Kanikani Dancing
Kapa haka Kapa haka
Kāpuni putu Boot camp
Kaukau Swimming
Kī-o-rahi Kī-o-rahi
Kirikiti Cricket
Kōreti/Hoehoe tāwhai Kayaking/canoeing
Mahi māra Gardening
Mamahi ātete Resistance training
Mau rākau Mau rākau
Nekehanga Movement
Ngohe haukori Vigorous intensity
aerobic activity
Ngohe mauru Moderate intensity
aerobic activity
Ngaoki/Ngōki Crawling

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 Eke hū wīra Eke paihikara

Hīkoi Kanikani

Kōreti/Hoehoe tāwhai Mahi māra

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Whakapakari Tinana

Oma/Omaoma Running/jogging
Oma parhuti/Kokiri Sprint
Papawīra Skateboarding
Pā whutupōro/Pā paoro Touch rugby
Pekepeke/Peke Jumping
Piki Climbing
Piki rakau Tree climbing
Piu taura Skipping
Poitarawhiti Netball
Poitūkohu Basketball
Poiwhana/Whana poikiri Soccer
Raranga Weaving
Tā pikitia Drawing
Takahitanga Tramping/hiking
Tauhōkai Yoga
Tēnehi Tennis
Te ohu whakapakari Group fitness
Tu taua Martial arts
Waituhi Painting
Waka ama Waka ama
Whakamakaka Warm-down
Whakatangatanga Warm-up
Whare whakapakari tinana Gym
Whātotoro Stretch
Whutupaoro/Whutupōro Rugby

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Oma/Omaoma Piki rakau

Poitūkohu Tauhōkai

Whātotoro Whutupaoro/Whutupōro

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Whakapakari Tinana

Taputapu tākaro
Sports/Play Gear
Hao Net
Harakeke Flax
Hū konihi Sneakers/running shoes
Koeke Cone
Mōhiti kaukau Goggles
Pae whakatautika Balance beam
Pahikara Bicycle
Paoro huiterangi Swiss ball
Pene Pen
Pepa Paper
Poi Poi
Pōria maitai Weighted plate
Pōro Ball
Pōro kano Hacky sack
Pūrere mamahi Exercise machine
Rākau hake Hockey stick
Rākete Racquet
Ripi Frisbee
Taura Rope
Taura piu Skipping rope
Tūkohu Hoop
Tumu Cricket wicket
Whāriki pāhuka Foam mat
Whāriki takaporepore Gymnastic mat
Whiro/Rakau Cricket bat

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Hū konihi Mōhiti kaukau

Pōro Rākete

Taura piu Whiro/Rakau

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 Nau te rourou, naku te rourou, ka ora te manuhiri
With your food basket and my food basket,
the people will thrive.

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Toi Tangata
8/48 Maki Street
Westgate
Auckland 0814
www.toitangata.co.nz

The Heart Foundation National Office

9 Kalmia Street Ellerslie 1051
PO Box 17-160
Greenlane
Auckland 1546
www.heartfoundation.org.nz

First version designed by Tukara Matthews, www.tukaramathews.com

Updated editions by Paradigm Associates, www.paradigmassociates.co.nz

ISBN 978-0-473-52751-8
First published January 2014, updated edition (version 3) June 2020 
Hau ora me te matū ora

Foods of Tāne
Ngā Kai a Tāne

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