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Deborah

Deborah Williams

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Kōrero | Speak

I wanted to get back to speaking te reo this year but I did not find anyone local to do that with. Well, I did but they all became too busy themselves and one left town. I only want to do it with one person and not a group to reactivate my three years of study. I'll try again next year when my health improves.

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Deborah

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My choir in Ōtautahi Christchurch, the Rockers of Ages, sings songs from all over the world. One of our Māori songs is "Purea Nei". Here I am singing this beautiful song which is based on a Ngā Puhi whakataukī and developed into a waiata by Henare Mahanga of Ngāti Hine, modified by Hirini Melbourne and arranged by Nikki Berry and Gary Easterbrook, who lead our choir. As a former teacher of European languages I always used song to help students learn the language. It is a wonderful way to enjoy yourself, learn an easy way while using another part of the brain. Waiatatia mai! Get singing!

Deborah

I kōrero a David "Kia Ora! "

Deborah

I waiatahia e au te waiata Purea Nei.

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