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Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā?

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December 14, 2024
Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā?

Kupu Quiz: Do you know your tapatoru from your tapawhā? (Source: 1News)

Test your kupu knowledge with our weekly te reo Māori quiz - this week's theme is shapes.

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