What does waiari mean in maori?

"Waiari" is not a common word in the Māori language. It's possible it's a misspelling or a regional variation.

Could you please provide more context?

* What were you reading or hearing where you saw "waiari"?

* Is there any other information you can provide about the word's usage?

With more information, I can help you understand the meaning or figure out a potential alternative.