Kia ora is a Māori-language greeting which is used as an informal greeting, equivalent to "hi" or "hello", or an expression of thanks in New Zealand
The koru (Māori for loop or coil) is a spiral shape based on the appearance of a new unfurling frond. It is an integral symbol in Māori art, carving and tattooing, where it symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace. Its shape conveys the idea of perpetual movement, while the inner coil suggests returning to the point of origin.
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