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!"