GNS Science
Old name for an institution that merged with NIWA to become Earth Sciences New Zealand
Hāngī
A traditional New Zealand Māori method of cooking food using heated rocks buried in a pit oven, called an umu. It is still used for large groups on special occasions, as it allows large quantities of food to be cooked without the need for commercial cooking appliances
Hongi
A traditional Māori greeting performed by two people pressing their noses together, often including the touching of the foreheads. The greeting is used at traditional meetings among Māori people, and at major ceremonies, such as a pōwhiri. It may be followed by a handshake. It is a unisexual gesture, although women may be greeted by the post-colonial practice of a kiss on the cheek. The receiver signals by leaning forward with their eyes closed.
In the hongi, the ha (breath of life) is exchanged in a symbolic show of unity. Through the exchange of this greeting, manuhiri, visitors, blend with tangata whenua, the people of the land, and establish a connection
Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni Professionals
Also known as WUP, they are the executive and professional development arm of Victoria University of Wellington
https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz
Manatū Aorere
New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade – Manatū Aorere, also known as MFAT
Māori
The indigenous people of New Zealand
Marae
A communal or sacred place that serves religious and social purposes
Matiu/Somes Island
Scientific and historic reserve in the Wellington Harbor
Met Service
National Meteorological service of New Zealand
MFAT
New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade – Manatū Aorere
NIWA
Old name for an institution that merged with GNS Science to become Earth Sciences New Zealand
Ngā Mokopuna
https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/maori-at-victoria/marae/nga-whare/nga-mokopuna
Palmy, PN
Short ways of saying Palmerston North, a city in New Zealand
Pōwhiri
A formal Māori welcoming ceremony onto a marae, involving speeches, cultural performance, singing and finally the hongi. The term pōwhiri also refers specifically to an action chant of welcome that is sometimes performed as part of the general pōwhiri
SDG
The United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals:
- No poverty
- Zero hunger
- Good health and well-being
- Quality education
- Gender equality
- Clean water and sanitation
- Affordable and clean energy
- Decent work and economic growth
- Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Reduced inequalities
- Sustainable cities and communities
- Responsible consumption and production
- Climate action
- Life below water
- Life on land
- Peace, justice, and strong institutions
- Partnerships for the goals
Te Papa
The National museum of New Zealand. Full name, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Te reo Māori
Language of the native indigenous culture Maori. One of New Zealands official languages
Wellington
Capital City of New Zealand
WUP
Wellington Uni Professional, Kāpuhipuhi
https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz
Te Marae o Hine – The Square
The Square, a location in Palmerston North
https://manawatunz.co.nz/listing/te-marae-o-hine-the-square/
Te Whatu Ao
Te Reo name for Earth Sciences New Zealand
VUW
Victoria University of Wellington. The main University of Wellington, New Zealand. Te Reo name Te Herenga Waka
WCC
Wellington City Council – Te Ara Tupua
WUP
Kāpuhipuhi Wellington Uni Professional, the executive and professional development arm of Victoria University of Wellington
https://wellingtonuni-professional.nz
XRB
External Reporting Board / Te Kāwai Ārahi Pūrongo Mōwaho. An organization that develops and issues reporting standards on accounting, audit and assurance, and climate, for entities across the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors