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Māori · 6 October 2026 · Kura and Kōhanga Reo

nau mai ki te kura

welcome to school

phrase

A warm greeting welcoming students, whānau, or visitors to a school environment ('kura'). It sets an inviting tone at the start of the day or during school events.

In a sentence

Nau mai ki te kura, e ngā tamariki, kia pai tō koutou rā!

Welcome to school, children, have a wonderful day!

The Māori word nau mai ki te kura, illustrated
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