What is the maori words for hello how are you?

There isn't one single phrase in Māori that directly translates to "Hello, how are you?".

Here's why:

* Greeting and Inquiry: In Māori, greeting and inquiring about well-being are often separate actions.

* Formal vs. Informal: The level of formality affects the greeting used.

Here are some ways to greet someone and inquire about their well-being in Māori:

Formal:

* Kia ora! (Hello!) followed by Kei te pehea koe? (How are you?)

* Tena koe! (Greetings!) followed by Kei te pehea koe? (How are you?)

Informal:

* Kia ora! (Hello!) followed by Pehea koe? (How are you?)

* Aue! (Hello! or Hey!) followed by Kei te pehea koe? (How are you?)

Additional notes:

* "Kei te pehea koe?" is directly translated as "How are you?" but it's understood to encompass both greeting and well-being inquiry.

* You can also use "Kei te pehea koe?" to ask how someone is doing in general.

Always remember to be respectful and use the appropriate level of formality when addressing someone in Māori.