| Iwi |
Groups of families (hapuu) linked to one common ancestor |
| Kaumatua | Elderly statesman; sometimes can be used as referring to elderly men and women (e.g. Kaumaatua) |
| Kaupapa | Philosophy: “the reason for being…..” |
| Kawa | Protocol; locally defined ‘best practice’ behaviour.. |
| Koha | Gift; this process is to acknowledge; work carried out, or hospitality shown by one to another; these days, generally given as money |
| Kuia | Elderly stateswoman |
| Powhiri | Welcoming ceremony |
| Rohe | A particular geographic area |
| Runanga | Assembly, Council. |
| Tangata Whenua | People (in tribal terms) of a particular geographic area |
| Tikanga | Meaning behind an action(or set of actions); correctness; customary practice |
| Tupuna | Ancestor(s) |
| Whanau |
Family; could mean extended family (or hapuu) |