Wai means WATER

Wai is the Maori word for water.  We have this word on the wall in our classroom to remind us of our topic for this year.

There are many places in New Zealand that begin with Wai, such as Waitangi, Waihi, Waitakere and many more.  Each of those places have a meaning.  We have learned the meanings of some of them and written them on the 'w':

Waitangi means 'weeping' waters
Waihi means 'water that gushes out'
Waitakere means 'deep pools of water'

On our 'a' we have written down the important oceans, rivers, lakes, bays, harbours and glaciers in New Zealand. 

On the 'i' we have listed all the bodies of water and places where we can find water.  Let us know if we have missed any!