Kia ora future tangata whenua and tangata tiriti.

Right now, it's election season. What a perfect time to have Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and to practice our kupu.

Yesterday, as a candidate, I presented to a room full of 200 people. There were about 20 candidates on stage. 4 used reo Māori. Those 4 were wāhine. 1 introduced themselves with their pepeha.

I'm hopeful that this present here ^ will be markedly different in your present (our future).

Mihi to all who help ensure this reo is thriving. You're exceptional, and I'm sorry it's not as easy as it should be.