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Keeaa•awhra

Māori word for 'Hello' or 'thank you'. Most commonly used in New Zealand
Kia Ora Lady Gaga! Welcome to my whare (house)
Kia Ora by Yazziethepirate November 17, 2016
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"Spare some change?" or "Got some smokes?" Polite phrase used by New Zealanders when begging for something like money or cigarettes. Literally, from Maori, "where's my gift?"
The correct response is to reply in the same way, cancelling out the other request.
"Kia ora, bro, that's an awesome bottle of beer, eh"? Kia ora, bro, you can chuck it at a car when I'm finished, eh"?
Kia Ora by Oswald P Wrong September 5, 2008

Kia Ora bro

Phrase commonly used in New Zealand by locals to say "hi". "Kia Ora" is of the Maori language for "hello", but New Zealander's often add on bro intending a friendly manner.
Kia Ora bro by Ginnay December 14, 2009

kia orana 

'Kia orana' means 'Hello' in the Cook Island language.

pronounced: kee-ya or-rana

You can also use it to say 'thanks'

Spelt similarly to the Maori word for hello, which is Kia Ora.
"Kia Orana Mishy" (Hello Mishy)
kia orana by ruthnz July 11, 2006
Kiaora is Maori for Hello. Maori's are from New Zealand.
Kiaora Bro, how are you?
kiaora by Reecy Hizzle July 12, 2006
A drink concentrate that, when added to water, creates some kind of orange drink. Too orangey for crows.
Crow: Kiaora!
Kid: It's too orangey for crows. It's just for me and my dog.
Crow: I'll be your dog. (Starts barking)
Kiaora by Snake May 5, 2005