Mauri is Kiribati for hello. As a greeting word, Mauri can also be adjusted to suit the situation such as ‘Kam n bane n Mauri meaning ‘Hello to you all,’ ‘Ko Na Mauri’ meaning ‘Hello to You’, ‘Mauri riki’ meaning ‘Hello again’ or the more casual and loud Mauri Mauri! or Hello Hello. It is more than a greeting; it is a wish of Good Health.

Mauri epitomises the essence of the traditional Kiribati hospitality and when expressed to you our guest, it represents a feeling of genuine welcome, care and an assurance that you are welcome to our home.