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Māori · 20 October 2026 · Kura and Kōhanga Reo

nau mai ki te akomanga

welcome to the classroom

phrase

An inviting opening phrase spoken by educators or students to welcome individuals into a classroom ('akomanga') space.

In a sentence

Nau mai ki te akomanga, e māmā, haere mai ki te mātakitaki i a mātou.

Welcome to the classroom, Mum, come in and watch us.

The Māori word nau mai ki te akomanga, illustrated
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