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What is the Māori term for Football in the New Zealand Football Championship's Maori title?
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Whutupaoro
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Whutupaoro, the Maori name for football in New Zealand's domestic championship, carries cultural and linguistic significance. Derived from the combination of'whutu', meaning'kick' or'strike', and'paoro', Maori adaptation of the English'ball', it reflects the fusion of traditional Maori sports and contemporary football. Whutupaoro embodies New Zealand's unique sporting identity, celebrating its rich indigenous heritage while embracing the global appeal of the beautiful game.
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