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Smiley-shaped Te Reo Maori word search with farewell and greeting words like atamaarie and haereraa.
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Mihi - Poroaki Word Search

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This 11-word Te Reo Maori word search introduces elementary and middle school students to poroaki (farewells) and mihi (greetings) in a smiley-shaped grid. Hidden words include atamaarie, haereraa, and moorena, reflecting traditional Maori expressions and farewells. Use it in a Te Reo Maori language class, as a cultural-awareness activity, or as part of a unit on New Zealand indigenous language and traditions.

Subject:
Foreign Languages
Topic:
Other Languages
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated February 2026

Word List

  • MOORENA
  • ATAMAARIE
  • NGAAMIHIOTEATA
  • POOMANAHAU
  • KATAUNEINGAAMIHIKIRUNGAIAKOE
  • TEENAAKOUTOUKATOA
  • HAERERAA
  • ENOHORAA
  • HEIKONAARAA
  • KAKITE
  • HUUREIREI

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