Te reo Māori lives in the way we move together

At Snap Fitness and parkrun NZ, we celebrate te reo Māori every day - in movement, conversation, and community. Every kia ora, every oma, and every connection helps keep our national language alive while strengthening our whānau (community) and wairua (spirit).

Join the whānau

Whakamahia te reo – Use the language!

Te reo Māori thrives when we use it. Here are some simple words to bring into your workouts, parkruns, and everyday interactions.

Kia Ora - te reo Maori - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym

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Hello / Thank you

Greet others at parkrun or the gym

Whānau - te reo Maori - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym

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Family / Community

Refer to your fitness or parkrun community

Kaha - te reo Maori - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym

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Strength

Talk about building physical or mental strength

Manawa - te reo Maori - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym

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Heart

Reflects energy, effort, and life

Oma - te reo Maori - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym

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Run

Every oma brings us together

Hīkoi - te reo Maori - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym

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Walk

For walkers or warm-up references

Tū kaha - te reo Maori - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym

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Stand strong

Motivational phrase for workouts

Aroha - te reo Maori - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym

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Love / Compassion

Shows care and encouragement

Mauri ora - te reo Maori - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym

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To life / Good health

Celebrating vitality and wellbeing

Hear from the Snap Fitness Whānau

We asked our Snap Fitness whānau a simple question: How would you describe Snap Fitness in one te reo Māori word? Watch the video and see how te reo Māori lives through every word, every workout, and every moment we share.

Why we use te reo Māori

At Snap Fitness, te reo Māori is part of how we move, connect, and grow stronger together. Just like fitness, language thrives when we use it every day - in a greeting, during a workout, or at parkrun on a Saturday morning. Here's how you can get involved:

  • Belonging

    Creates a more welcoming and inclusive space for everyone.

  • Connection

    Strengthens relationships through shared language and respect.

  • Empowerment

    Encourages confidence, pride, and motivation in every movement.

  • Wellbeing

    Nurtures both body and mind through mindful language use.

  • Community

    Reflects the spirit of Aotearoa and brings people together in motion.

  • Celebration

    Keeps te reo Māori alive in everyday life, not just special occasions.
Kiwi member fist bumping Snap Fitness trainer - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym
Kiwi member squatting with barbell on shoulders - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym
Kiwi member on stationary bike alongside Snap Fitness trainer - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym
Kiwi member re-racking weights on barbell - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym
Two kiwis members stretching together - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym
Kiwi member deadlifting heavy weights with Snap Fitness trainer - Snap Fitness 24/7 Gym
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Stay connected with Snap Fitness whānau

At Snap Fitness, community is at the heart of everything we do. Get in touch with your local team to find out how we’re building stronger connections across Aotearoa.