Word / te reo Māori / acronym / abbreviation

Full Description / translation

Aotearoa

New Zealand

AR

Augmented Reality - a technology that overlays digital information—such as 3D models, images, or data—onto the real-world environment in real-time using cameras, sensors, and displays.

DOC

Department of Conservation - the public service department of New Zealand charged with the conservation of New Zealand's natural and historical heritage.

GDP

Gross Domestic Product - the most common measure for the size of an economy. It measures the total value of goods and services produced by that economy during a specific time period, typically a year or a quarter.

Kaupapa Māori

Māori approach, Māori topic, Māori customary practice, Māori institution, Māori agenda, Māori principles, Māori ideology - a philosophical doctrine, incorporating the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values of Māori society.

Mātauranga

Knowledge, wisdom, understanding, skill.

MBIE

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment - a major New Zealand government department, acting as the lead agency for economic growth and business regulation. 

PI

Principal Investigator

Pōwhiri

A Māori welcoming ceremony involving speeches, cultural performance, singing and finally the hongi.

Te ao Māori

The Māori world view

VR

Virtual Reality - a computer-generated, 3D environment that simulates a realistic experience, allowing users to interact with virtual surroundings using headsets, controllers, and sensors.

Whānau

Family