Country Dictionary

Kia Ora

A traditional Australian rugby term used to welcome overseas coaches to their new Wallaby homes because Australia doesn't have any useful coaches of its own.

"Kia Ora Mr Dean's" "Kia Ora Mr Penney" "Kia Ora Mr Rennie..." Etc etc

Kia Ora

Keeaa•awhra Māori word for 'Hello' or 'thank you'. Most commonly used in New Zealand

Kia Ora Lady Gaga! Welcome to my whare (house)

Kia Ora

"Spare some change?" or "Got some smokes?" Polite phrase used by New Zealanders when begging for something like money or cigarettes. Literally, from Maori, "where's my gift?"

The correct response is to reply in the same way, cancelling out the other request. "Kia ora, bro, that's an awesome bottle of beer, eh"? Kia ora, bro, you can chuck it at a car when I'm finished, eh"?

Kia Ora bro

Phrase commonly used in New Zealand by locals to say "hi". "Kia Ora" is of the Maori language for "hello", but New Zealander's often add on bro intending a friendly manner.

Kia Ora bro, whats happening?