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