2. (modifier) in contact.
I noho whakapāpā tonu ia ki tōna matua (TTR 1994:21). / He continued to keep in contact with his father.
3. (noun) contact, comunication.
I a ia i Hukarere i mau tonu tana whakapāpā atu ki tōna whānau (TTR 1998:59). / While she was at Hukarere her contact with her family was maintained.
4. (noun) skirmish, encounter, clash, engagement.
I uru mātau ki tētahi whakapāpā i mua i te kōkiri nui (Ng 1993:432). / We were involved in a skirmish before the main attack (Ng 1993:432).
