Signs

1. Tomokanga

   Entrance

   Usage

   Displayed at the entrance of buildings and grounds

2. Putanga

   Exit

   Usage

   Displayed at an exit

3. Putanga ohotata

   Emergency exit

   Usage

   Displayed at an emergency exit

4. Tuwhera

   Open

   Usage

   Shop-front sign meaning the place is open

5. Kati

   Closed

   Usage

   Shop-front sign meaning the place is closed

6. Tāne

   Men

   Usage

   On the men door of public toilets in New Zealand

7. Wāhine

   Women

   Usage

   On the women door of public toilets in New Zealand

8. Wharepaku

   Toilets

   Usage

   Points the way to the toilets

9. Kaua e tomo

   No entry

   Usage

   Posted where entry is not allowed

10. Auahi kore

    No smoking

    Usage

    Posted in smokefree areas; also the name of the New Zealand smokefree policy

11. Arapiki

    Stairs

    Usage

    Indicates where the stairs are

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