What does the maori term nau mai mean?

Answer 1

nau1. (verb) to come, go mai1. (particle) this way - indicates direction towards the speaker.

So nau mai means to come this way.

Often on a marae during the greeting/welcome the speaker will use the phrase "nau mai haere mai" which means to come this way (therefore onto the marae.)

Answer 2

"Nau mai" is a Māori term that means "welcome." It is commonly used as a greeting or gesture to invite someone in or to express hospitality.