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1. (interjection) now, now then - used at the beginning of a particular stage of a narrative to call attention, to explain what has been said previously, etc. May also be pronounced with a short vowel, i.e. na.

(Te Pihinga Textbook (Ed. 2): 127-128;)

, whakarongo ki te Pirimia. / Now, listen to the Prime Minister.

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Synonyms: tēnā, tēnā ina, tēnā koa, i nāianei, āianei, ināianei, iāianā, e, i nāia nei, nāianei

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