Share how you celebrated

Share what you did for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2023. This will go on to become a showcase of how we celebrate te reo as a nation.

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Joanie

Joanie Panting

Teach my husband and older son the Maori words to the National Anthem. My younger son has taught himself. I will continue to play, sing and teach new phrases to myself and the children I teach as I have done for more than 40 years. I also like to send all my 'Happy Birthdays' and sympathy messages on facebook in Te Reo to everyone no matter who they are. We sang Pokarakare ana at my daughter's wedding in London and family celebrations in Zurich. Teaching well known songs gives a sense of belonging and confidence....and all the kiwis cry! I'm trying to find a course where I can upgrade my reo which is limited and very rusty from Uni days at Massey.

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Joanie

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