2. (modifier) hard working, industrious, diligent.
He wahine pukumahi a Te Paea, he niwha, he pūkeke (TTR 1996:22). / Te Paea was a hard working woman, who was resolute and determined.
3. (noun) industriousness, diligence.
Ka kitea i konei tōna toa, tōna mātau, tōna pukumahi, te kaha hoki o ōna whakaaro ki te titiro atu i ngā āhuatanga katoa kei mua i te aroaro e takoto ana mai (TKO 15/7/1916:9). / Here can be seen his bravery, his knowledge, his diligence and the strength of his ideas in looking at all aspects lying before them.
