Pātaka has several meanings in Māori:
* Storehouse: This is the most common meaning, referring to a traditional Māori building used for storing food, tools, and other valuables.
* Treasure: This refers to something valuable or precious.
* Bank: This is a modern use of the word, referring to a financial institution.
It is important to note that the spelling "pataka" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "pātaka", with a macron (¯) over the "a".