🗣️ Te Reo Nature Words
Ngā Kupu Taiao
Learn these Te Reo Māori words for nature and the environment!
Wāhi
Place
Whenua
Land
Rākau
Tree / Plant
Manu
Bird
Ngāngara
Insect
Wai
Water
Rā
Sun
Kaitiaki
Guardian / Caretaker
Tiaki
To care for / To protect
Taiao
Environment / Nature
Practise Saying These Words!
Try saying each word out loud. Practice with a friend or whānau member.
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