Te Ika-a-Māui

Māori

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, the fish of Māui, derived from a Māori folktale.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌte ˈika ˌa ˈmaːui/, [ˌtɛ ˈikɐ ˌɐ ˈmɑːʉi]

Proper noun

Te Ika-a-Māui

  1. North Island (an island of New Zealand)

See also