About the Maori language.
Maori is a member of the Austronesian language family, primarily spoken in Polynesia. Businesses, researchers, legal professionals, and organisations working with Maori-speaking communities rely on accurate language services to communicate effectively and respectfully.
Every Maori project is matched to a linguist with the right language combination and subject knowledge, and run by a named project manager. Depending on the service level you choose, your translation can include an independent second-linguist edit or a fuller proofreading and review.
Certified Maori translation is available for official documents such as birth certificates, degree certificates and academic transcripts. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair. For designed documents, our desktop publishing team handles Maori typesetting.
Our Maori translation services.
A comprehensive range of Maori language services for businesses, legal professionals, government bodies, and individuals.
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Maori document translation
Accurate translation of written materials including contracts, reports, correspondence, and marketing content.
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Maori website and software localisation
Adapting websites, applications, and digital platforms for Maori-speaking audiences, including text, interface elements, and supporting content.
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Maori interpreting
Professional oral interpreting in Maori, available in consecutive and simultaneous formats for meetings, hearings, conferences, and events.
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Maori voice-over
Multilingual voice recording for video and audio productions requiring Maori language delivery.
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Maori subtitling
Accurate, timed Maori subtitles for films, corporate videos, e-learning content, and broadcast media.
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Maori desktop publishing
Formatting and layout services for print and digital materials translated into Maori, ensuring a professional finished product.
Certified, legal and business Maori translation.
Certified Maori translation
Premium Lingua provides certified Maori translation services for documents requiring official recognition. Our certified translations are produced by experienced, qualified native-speaking linguists and meet the accuracy, cultural, and technical standards required for legal, academic, immigration, and official purposes.
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates and police clearance certificates. Requirements differ between courts, embassies, universities and immigration authorities, so tell us where the Maori translation will be submitted and send any written instructions you have. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Maori legal translation
Legal translation into and from Maori requires specialist knowledge of legal terminology, document conventions, and the specific requirements of the relevant legal system. Each project is assigned to a linguist with the right language pair and subject expertise, and managed by a named project manager.
- Contracts, agreements, and commercial negotiations
- Court pleadings, motions, and legal filings
- Patent applications and intellectual property documents
- Legal correspondence including letters and emails
- Expert witness reports and legal opinions
- Regulatory filings and licence applications
Maori government translation
Premium Lingua provides Maori translation services for government agencies, public sector bodies, and organisations working in regulated or government-related environments. Our linguists have experience handling the specific terminology, formatting requirements, and confidentiality standards that government translation demands.
Client materials are handled under confidentiality requirements, with access restricted to the people who need them to deliver the service, and our privacy framework is designed around the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Maori business document translation
For businesses operating in or engaging with Maori-speaking markets, clear and accurate communication is essential. Share previous translations, glossaries or approved terminology before we start, so your Maori content stays consistent across projects. Our business translation services cover:
- Marketing materials including brochures, adverts, and promotional content
- Financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements
- Company policies, procedures, and internal guidelines
- Business contracts and commercial agreements
- Business correspondence including emails and letters
- Product catalogues, technical specifications, and datasheets
- Human resources documents including job descriptions and employee handbooks
Request your Maori project quote.
A project manager replies within two business hours, Monday to Friday.
Request received.
A project manager will reply by email or phone, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 SAST.