The Maori language is an offical language of New Zealand and it is widely spoken in New Zealand along side of the other offical language which is English.

You will see Maori in the news, on signs, in museums and even grocery stores. People will welcome large crouds with Kia Ora and welcome such as a tour in New Zealand the tour guid will say that and countinue with the tour.

Wh is pronounced f or ph and the vowel sounds and Rs are similer to Spanish. Here is a link to a website with examples of the pronunciation. https://kupu.maori.nz/kupu-o-te-wiki-2014

Kia ora Hello

Kia kora Goodbye

Te manawa Breath

Kohikohi Come Here or Gather

Whenua Land

Wai Water

Aotearoa New Zealand

Te waipuounamu South Island