Nau mai ngā hua
Nau mai ngā pai
Nau mai kia nui
Kia hāwere ai
Welcome all things that have grown
Welcome all things that are good
May they be plentiful and abundant
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Kaikōhau means to express your hopes and desires. When you say it, you are welcoming all things that are good and wishing for them to be plentiful in times to come. ‘Hua’ (fruits) references all things that are good. This can be the food laid out in front of you, it can be your mahi (work), health, whānau and friends, and many other things in your life that you hope to be fruitful and abundant.
This kaikōhau (courtesy of Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori) is great to say during Matariki celebrations as you prepare for the new year ahead, but it is not limited to only this time. Say it at your kaitahi this Matariki and share your hopes for the Māori new year with your whānau, friends and whomever else you invite to the table.
Enjoy this free printable download to display in your whare, workplace, or to gift a loved one.
Visit reomaori.co.nz for audio assistance as well as translations for this kaikōhau in many other languages.
This digital download includes 8 files for 25+ frame sizes. Print at home, or take to your local print shop to have printed at the size you require.
After purchasing, you will receive a link to download, as well as an email with the download link.
File formats
You will receive 8* high-resolution (300 dpi) files in JPG format:
2x3 Ratio
Appropriate for: 4x6", 6x9", 8x12", 10x15", 12x18", 16x24", 20x30", 24x36”, 10x15cm, 30x45cm, 40x60cm
3x4 Ratio
Appropriate for: 6x8", 9x12", 12x16", 18x24”, 15x20cm, 30x40cm
4x5 Ratio
Appropriate for: 4x5", 8x10", 16x20", 24x30cm, 40x50cm
5x7 Ratio
Appropriate for: 5x7”, A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, 50x70cm
*Each ratio includes a version with a light border as a trimming guide if required.
Printing:
For best results, print on quality card or art paper (150gsm or above). Make sure to select the correct ratio image to suit the frame size. Trim to size if required, frame and display (or gift 🖤)
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Enjoy this free resource! We would love to see where you end up displaying the print! Tag us in your photos on Instagram @maimoa.creative
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Terms & Conditions:
This product is for personal use only and is strictly not for resale or commercial use. Please note this is a digital product only, you will NOT receive a physical print. A link to download your print will be emailed/provided once payment is confirmed and purchase is complete.
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