A New Zealand Maori word meaning a precious gift or a rare type of Pounamu (NZ Jade) that is highly valued. Also used as a name of a male NZ Maori of chiefly/noble desent. Kahurangi is the female version of this chiefly/noble name.
Q: How much is that Pounamu Hei Tiki (pendant)? Is $40 enough?
A: It is a piece of Te Kahurangi, so it costs much more than that.
or
Tena Koe! Ko wai to Ingoa? (Hello! What is your name?
Ko Te Kahurangi ahau. (My name is Te Kahurangi)
A: It is a piece of Te Kahurangi, so it costs much more than that.
or
Tena Koe! Ko wai to Ingoa? (Hello! What is your name?
Ko Te Kahurangi ahau. (My name is Te Kahurangi)
by Machette Man February 4, 2010