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How to pronounce pounamu
“pounamu” pronunciation in New Zealand English
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“pounamu” in real sentences
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Pounamu is an incredibly beautiful sacred rock.
The Royal Institution
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in the solution as to dispose of the pounamu appropriately
The Spinoff
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because of a massive decline in Te Reo Maori um in Te Wai Pounamu.
RNZ
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of pounamu and green light green lipped muscles is prohibited consumers are protected by the banning
Parliament TV On Demand (NZ)
Why real speech
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