Place Names
The Māori Language Commission is often asked about Māori place names. We have provided this map with some of the more commonly used place names.
For a more extensive list of names, click here. Please let us know of any Māori place names that you are accustomed to using.
Listen to the correct pronunciation of these places:
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Sometimes the best way to find a Māori place name for a local area is to visit a local marae and to ask local iwi.
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