tā tātou

1. (determiner) our, i.e. yours (more than one) and my (referring to one thing) - often followed by a noun but can stand without one.

(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 52-56;)

E purei haupōro ana tā tātou tama i te rā nei. / Our son is playing golf today.

2. (determiner) we (you and I) have (referring to one thing).

(Te Kākano Textbook (Ed. 2): 108-110;)

He pounamu wāina tā tātou. / You and I have a bottle of wine.

3. Used in these ways listed above when the possessor has control of the relationship or is dominant, active or superior to what is possessed.

(Te Kākano Audio Tapes/CDs (Ed. 2): 54-56, 140-141;)

Te Kākano 3rd Edition