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reti ngaru

1. (modifier) surfing.

E mōhiotia whānuitia ana a Te Māhia mō te mahana o ngā rangi, mō ōna tuaone, mō te hī ika me ngā wāhi reti ngaru (Te Ara 2013). / Māhia is well known for its warm climate, beaches, fishing and surfing spots.

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2. (noun) surfing.

I ngā raumati kua tahuri ki ngā hākinakina i roto i te wai, pērā i te kauhoe, te ruku me te reti ngaru (Te Ara 2017). / In the summer, they turned to water sports like swimming, diving and surfing.

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