To obtain more information regarding the origins and the history of Te Reo Māori, read Dr. Ranginui Walkers book; Ka whawhai tonu matou:
Walker, R., Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou: Struggle Without End (Auckland, Penguin Books, 2004)
Walker, R., Ka Whawhai Tonu Matou: Struggle Without End (Auckland, Penguin Books, 2004)
1. (stative) be summer.
2. (noun) summer.
Hei tauira: Example -Te ataahua hoki o tēnei ao raumati = The most beautiful summers day
To find a definition of a word such as this; Look up Te Aka Māori - English, English - Māori Dictionary At the web site: http://www.maoridictionary.co.nz/
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