This is because the term "kingfish" can refer to different species depending on where you are. In New Zealand, it usually refers to Tarakihi (scientific name: *Nemadactylus macropterus*), but it can also be used for other fish like Hapuku (scientific name: *Polyprion oxygeneios*).
Here are some Māori names for those fish:
* Tarakihi: There isn't a single, commonly used Māori name for Tarakihi. However, depending on the region and dialect, names like Tarakihi, Kōura, or Kete might be used.
* Hapuku: Hapuku is the Māori name for this fish.
So, when asking for the Māori name of "kingfish", it's important to specify which species you're referring to.