What is the Maori name for hazel?

There isn't a specific Maori name for "hazel" as a plant or its nut.

However, the Maori language is rich and descriptive, so you could describe hazel using words like:

* Ngahere: This translates to "forest", referencing the natural habitat of hazel.

* Kākano: This means "seed" and could be used to refer to the hazelnuts.

* Rākau: This means "tree" and could be used to describe the hazel tree.

You could also combine these words to create a more specific description like "Ngahere rākau" (forest tree) or "Kākano ngahere" (forest seed).

It's worth noting that if you are referring to hazel in the context of a particular species, such as the European hazel (Corylus avellana), it's best to use the scientific name or a descriptive phrase in Maori.