Maori Greetings and Farewells
If you are looking for translations of Maori greetings and goodbyes, then you've come to the right page. First you will find a number of ways to say hello (including hello to one, two, or three+ people) and then you will find some ways to say farewell like goodbye and see you later.
Scroll down for our full list of Maori to English greetings and if you like what you see, feel free to check out our other categories for more translations too.
Greetings and Goodbyes in Maori:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of greetings from English to Maori.
Ways to Say Hello in Maori
Kia ora ➔ Hello
Tēnā koe ➔ Hello (to one person)
Tēnā kōrua ➔ Hello (to two people)
Tēnā koutou ➔ Hello (to three or more people)
Mōrena ➔ Good morning
Pōmārie ➔ Good evening / Good night
Nau mai ➔ Welcome
Nau mai ki te kainga. ➔ Welcome home.
Ways to Say Goodbye in Maori
Kia ora ➔ Goodbye
Mauri ora ➔ Goodbye
Hei konei rā ➔ Goodbye (said to a person staying)
Kia pai to rā. ➔ Have a nice day.
Mā te wā. ➔ See you later.
Ka kite anō. ➔ See you again.
*Maori greetings last updated: February 4, 2025.
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