Kia kaha supporting the city in their time of need. The "New Zealand Herald" reported the use of the phrase by Prince William at a memorial service on 18 March 2011 "drew applause and tears from tens of thousands of mourners". A video made by New Zealanders living in New York included the phrase in a message to their loved ones in Christchurch. Kia kaha Kia kaha is a Māori phrase used by the people of New Zealand as an affirmation, meaning "stay strong". The phrase has significant meaning for Māori: popularised through its usage by the 28th Māori Battalion during World
Kia Forte Pick" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). For the Chinese market, Kia has offered the "Forte Furuidi" (福瑞迪) or "Forte R" produced by the Dongfeng Yueda Kia since 2009. The Furuidi was unveiled at the Nanjing International Expo Centre, and is available with the 1.6- "Gamma" and 2.0-liter "Theta" engines. "Furuidi" means "luck" and "auspiciousness" in the Chinese language—and has a pronunciation similar to its English name "Forte". It was slod alongside the Cerato R (First generation Cerato facelift), and later the K3 (Second generation Forte). In Malaysia, the first generation Forte is assembled by the joint-venture