With Te-Reo set to be compulsory in primary and intermediate schools by the year 2025, New Zealand is making much-needed progress towards embracing the country's cultural identity. To celebrate Maori language week, SupermarketNews has put together a list of popular supermarket items with their Maori name translations.

Apple – Aporo

Chicken – Heihei

Egg – Heki

Fish – Ika

Milk – Miraka

Cheese – Tihi

Nut – Nati

Beef – Pīwhi

Water – Kātao

Flour - Puehu parāoa

Sugar – Huka

