Formal:
* Kia ora: This is the most common and polite greeting, similar to "hello" in English. It can be used for anyone, regardless of age or status.
Informal:
* Tēnā koe: This is a more informal greeting, often used between friends or family. It translates to "greetings to you."
* Mālō e: This is a slightly more casual greeting, similar to "howdy" in English.
* Aotearoa: This is a less common greeting, but it literally means "land of the long white cloud," and is used to express a feeling of belonging to New Zealand.
Note: Māori is a spoken language and the pronunciation can be tricky. It's important to learn the correct pronunciation of these greetings from a native speaker or reliable source.