Definition of hui in English:
hui
nounPlural huis ˈhuːiˈho͞oē
1(in New Zealand) a large social or ceremonial gathering.
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- Many members here will remember, and acknowledge, the contribution he made, whereby 180 delegates turned up to the hui in Parliament.
- We have to organise a hui, and this time we're Tangata Whenua Ki Muri - working behind the scenes, doing the catering etc.
- Our first practicum for our marae course was to organise a hui, and my role was head chef.
- I am thinking about the time not too many years ago when Government officials attended a hui in Ruatoria with Ngati Porou, and the presiding official officially handed back Hikurangi Mountain to Ngati Porou.
- I noted, as we went through the consultation hui on the foreshore and seabed, that we were graced in some way with the presence of several members of the National Party.
- Ten huis were held up and down the country, costing $131,000.
- There will be some talk here, and whatever comes out of the hui I'm sure it will be a Maori view.
- In year two this comprised a two-day hui at a local Ngai Tahu marae attended by students and clinical staff.
- But the hui gave impetus to a new approach where services would be devolved - delivered by locals, for locals.
- I was merely telling the people at the hui of that situation.
- 1.1 (in Hawaii) a formal club or association.
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- The Hui 'O Hawaii Club was first brought together by Jody Sakaba last spring.
- Membership advantages include monthly newsletter, discounted ticket prices for Hui events and culture courses free of charge.