Kia kaha mahia te mahi - Give it a go at work!
When are we meeting?
Āwhea tātou hui ai?
What meeting?
Tēhea hui?
I need it done by yesterday.
Ko te pīrangi kia oti inanahi.
Who’s on kitchen duty?
Ko wai kei te mahi i te wharekai?
The printer’s broken (not working).
Kua pakaru te pūrereta.
Thanks for your help.
Kia ora koe mo tēna .
How are you?
Kei te pēhea koe?
Very well thank you.
Ka nui te pai.
Yeah, right! (literally, “Is that right?”)
Āe, mārika!
Got all that? Ka pai! Good job!