Māori · 1 October 2026 · Greetings and Mihi
kia ora
hello / hi / thank you
phrase
An iconic, versatile informal greeting or expression of gratitude. It literally translates to 'be well/healthy' and is suitable for greeting anyone in everyday settings.
In a sentence
Kia ora mō tō arataki i a māua.
Thank you for guiding us two.