What is a K...?
Katipo uses Māori words to name it's software products.
Katipo Spider
The katipo is a native New Zealand spider (Latrodectus katipo), related to the Australian redback and the American black widow.
Koha
The giving of koha by the visiting party illustrates the principle of reciprocity which is a significant underlying principle in Maori society.
Kete
Kete is the Maori word for a basket made from flax. The Kete library software uses this idea of a basket as a place to store information.