Here you will find a glossary of terms used in our blog posts
Definitions of Māori words courtesy of https://maoridictionary.co.nz/
ĀKONGA
1. (noun) student, pupil, learner, protégé.
I reira ka kimihia e ia he wahine tōtika mā tana ākonga (TTR 1998:3). / There an appropriate wife was sought for his protégé.
2. (noun) disciple.
Ā, nō ka ahiahi, ka haere ana ākonga ki te moana (PT Hoani 6:16). / And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea.
KAIAKO
1. (noun) teacher, instructor.
Kāore i pērā rawa te tokomaha o te hunga kaiako he mātau ki te reo Māori, he mātau hoki ki te mahi whakaako (HM 4/2008:1). / There weren’t as many teachers who knew the Māori language and also knew how to teach.
mahi
1. (verb) (-a,-ngia) to work, do, perform, make, accomplish, practise, raise (money).
Kei te taka mai ngā rā e mahia nuitia ai e te Pākehā te mahi whakamaroke me te mahi tini i te paramu me ērā atu huarākau (TP 12/1905:7). / The days are approaching when Pākehā will be busy drying and canning plums and other fruit.
2. (noun) work, job, employment, trade (work), practice, occupation, activity, exercise, operation, function.
Kei te taka mai ngā rā e mahia nuitia ai e te Pākehā te mahi whakamaroke me te mahi tini i te paramu me ērā atu huarākau (TP 12/1905:7). / The days are approaching when Pākehā will be busy drying and canning plums and other fruit.
TELA
TELA is a digital device leasing scheme for eligible principals and teachers in state and state integrated schools. The scheme offers selected devices including laptops, tablets, and Chromebooks to eligible teachers.