New Zealand Greetings And Phrases

New Zealand Greetings And Phrases Here’s a detailed table featuring common greetings and phrases used in New Zealand, along with their meanings and contexts:

Phrase	Meaning	Context
Kia ora	Hello / Thank you	A traditional Māori greeting used widely throughout New Zealand, suitable for any time of day.
Haere mai	Welcome	Used to invite someone in or welcome them to a place. Frequently used in gatherings and events.
Tēnā koe	Greetings to one person	A formal greeting used when addressing one individual, often in more official or respectful contexts.
Tēnā kōrua	Greetings to two people	Used when addressing two people directly. Suitable for both formal and informal situations.
Tēnā koutou	Greetings to three or more people	Used when addressing three or more people. Common in speeches and group settings.
Mālō	Hello	Used primarily in the Pacific Islands community; informal greeting.
How’s it going?	How are you?	Casual, informal greeting often used among friends and acquaintances.
Sweet as	It’s all good / No worries	A positive expression indicating approval or that everything is fine.
Cheers	Thank you	Commonly used to express gratitude, often at the end of a conversation or transaction.
No worries	It’s okay / No problem	Used to reassure someone, often after they apologize or express concern.
Good on ya	Well done / Good job	A compliment or acknowledgment of someone’s effort or achievement.
See ya	Goodbye	Informal way of saying goodbye, commonly used among friends.
Catch ya later	See you later	Casual farewell indicating that you’ll meet again soon.
Chur	Thanks / Awesome	Informal expression of gratitude or excitement, often used among younger people.
Kia kaha	Be strong	A supportive phrase used to encourage someone; it has cultural significance in Māori culture.
Hurry up!	Move quickly	Informal way of encouraging someone to speed up; can be used playfully or seriously.
No worries, mate	It’s okay, my friend	Informal phrase indicating that everything is fine; often used among friends.