Māori Māori or Maori can refer to: Relating to the Māori people * Māori people of New Zealand, or members of that group * Māori language, the language of the Māori people of New Zealand * Māori culture * Cook Islanders, the Māori people of the Co ...

, a mihi or mihi whakatau is a formal or semi-formal speech or speeches of greeting at a meeting such as a '' hui''. The speech acknowledges those present, and may be accompanied by other ritual greetings or acknowledgements, such as ''

pōwhiri A pōwhiri (also called a pōhiri or pōwiri in some dialects) is a formal Māori culture, Māori welcoming ceremony onto a marae, involving speeches, cultural performance, singing and finally the ''hongi''. Traditionally, the was a way by whi ...

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'', or recital of ''

pepeha A pepeha is a traditional oral recitation given by a person when introducing themselves in the Māori culture of New Zealand. It is often part of a formal greeting or mihi. A pepeha is given in the form of a list, telling a story of a person's ...

''. The term ''mihimihi'' is often used when speeches and introductions are exchanged.Mihi — introductions
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. Retrieved 28 June 2024. ''Mihi'', in its plural form, ''ngā mihi'', is often used as an acknowledgement and giving of thanks. In modern

, it is often used as a way of signing off a letter or email.Māori greetings and signoffs
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