matea
1. (verb) to be needed.
E rua ngā mea tino nui e matea ana e te tangata: Ko te ora roa, ko te hari (TP 4/1906:10). / The two main things needed by a person are: A long life and happiness.
Ka pūhaehae tērā ki te matea nuitia o Te Hika-puhi e ngā hapū o Te Arawa, ka taunu, ka whakaiti hoki i a Te Hika-puhi (M 2006:56). / That woman was jealous because of the regard and attention being given to Te Hika-puhi by the sub-tribe of Te Arawa, and she spoke jeeringly and belittled Te Hika-puhi.
2. (noun) needs.