Maori Emojis Coming To Your Phone

A brand new set of Maori emojis have been developed for New Zealand users only. The set of icons will include 150 characters in a green and black design. The new icons include waka ama (outrigger canoe), piupiu (flax skirts), kapa haka moves and faces, kete (woven basket/bag), taiaha (weapon), whānau (family) and even delicacies such as koura (crayfish), paua (abalone), eels and hāngi. The ’emotiki’ will be officially launched in July, but have already been cropping up online after first being unveiled two weeks ago.