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In New Zealand, after English (spoken by 95.9 percent of people), the most common language in which people can have a conversation about everyday things is Maori, spoken by 4.1 percent (157,110 people).
(See? Statistics ARE interesting.)

So for those who don't work in a government department, I thought I'd share some new words I'm learning. Next time you go to the kitchen at work, take note of these:

Ti = Tea
Kawhe = Coffee
Huka = Sugar
Miraka = Milk
and of course
Maero = Milo

and now for the harder ones

Pouaka Whakamatao = Fridge
Mihini Horoi Pereti = Dishwasher


But what I _really_ want to know is how to say "@$!! I'm tired, didn't sleep well last night and I think I have a cold. Hope my kawhe kicks in soon."

Actually, there are people here who could tell me that.

Also - it's my first payday. *massive kermit flail*



[Who rememembered that wiki is Maori for "week", as in "Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori" ? Which is, of course, this week.]

listening to The Rapture | Wey Ahh (Claude Somebody remix)