"Greetings to you, children."
It is a respectful and formal way to address a group of children.
Here's a breakdown of the parts:
* Tena koutou: This is the general greeting, meaning "Greetings to you". It is used for a group of people.
* Tamariki: This means "children".
* Ma: This is a respectful suffix that adds formality and politeness.
So, when you say "Tena koutou tamariki ma", you are acknowledging the children and showing respect for them.