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hapū Note the macron on the u.
kaumātua Note the macron on the second a.
kia ora
kairangahau
Māori Note the macron.
Ngāi/Ngāti/Kāti Must always have a macron on the a unless it quotes a publication that does not use one.
pā Note the macron.
pākehā The use of macrons in pākehā often varies, but the University includes two.
rangahau
tauira
whānau Note the macron on the first a.

About the Writing Style Guide

This guide is designed to help ensure writing style – whether for internal or external audiences, written for print or online – is consistent and maintains a professional standard across the University. It is not designed for academic writing.

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