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What is the Māori name for the South Island, officially recognised alongside its English name since 2013?
Answer: Te Waipounamu — Te Waipounamu means 'the waters of greenstone', referencing the pounamu (nephrite jade) found in the South Island's rivers, which has been treasured by Māori for centuries.
- A Te Waipounamu ✓
- B Te Ika-a-Māui
- C Rakiura
- D Aotearoa
Te Waipounamu means 'the waters of greenstone', referencing the pounamu (nephrite jade) found in the South Island's rivers, which has been treasured by Māori for centuries.