1. The hidden bird of Tāne referring to the kiwi. Someone who comes out at night or remains hidden, or is a recluse.
E hoa, e te manu huna a tāne, ahakoa tēnei hāora ko te mea nui kua tae mai / Oh friend, the hidden bird of tāne, regardless of the hour the main thing is you've arrived.
Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index by John C Moorfield comprises a selection of modern and everyday language that will be extremely useful for learners of the Māori language.
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He Pātaka Kupu is a monolingual Māori language dictionary, and was designed using its own culturally authentic terms.
