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powhiri

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powhiri [ˌpəʊˈfiːrɪ]
n
(Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) NZ a Maori ceremony of welcome, esp to a marae
[Maori]


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Following the powhiri, an impressive line-up of local guest speakers gave presentations on the hut theme of "vision to reality".
He Kamata Oranga's moving powhiri was followed by a speech from Steve Chadwick, Minister of Women's Affairs.
In Te Reo Maori Kai to mihi to mauka ko Fuji ki to mauka koTararua Kai to mihi hoki to awa e kia ko Takahashi ki to awa ko Heretaunga e rere ana Aka atu oku whakaaro ki ka mate o to wa moe mai oki oki mai Ratou ki a ratou, tatou ki a tatou tena tatou Kai to maioha ki a koutou to mana whenua o tenei rohe, tena koutou mihi mai, powhiri mai [1].
 
 
 
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