GLOSSARY
The pronunciation of the vowels in Maori are:
| a | has the sound of | a | in rather. |
| e | ” ” | e | in dedication. |
| i | ” ” | ee | in sheep. |
| o | ” ” | o | in bold. |
| u | ” ” | oo | in cook. |
Ariki: a high chief, a leader, a master, lord.
Aroha: affection, love.
Atua: a supernatural being, a god.
Atua-toko: a small carved stick, the symbol of the god whom it represents. It was stuck in the ground whilst holding incantations to its presiding god.