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Kathy | New Zealand
Posted by Kathy Renner · September 14, 2021 9:54 AM
ki te tautoko i te reo maori me te whakaaro nui ki o maatau tupuna. -
Angie | New Zealand
Posted by Angie Hopkinson · September 14, 2021 9:53 AM
Taking part today, and every day moving forward is important to me for my whanau. -
kelly | New Zealand
Posted by kelly drake · September 14, 2021 9:52 AM
So that I can connect just a little bit better with my culture that is inherently Aotearoa New Zealand. -
Clifford | New Zealand
Posted by Clifford Wicks · September 14, 2021 9:52 AM
We are a school of three strands - Māori Immersion strand, Montessori strand and Original (mainstream) strand. -
Amanda | New Zealand
Posted by Amanda Byrne · September 14, 2021 9:50 AM
I was born in New Zealand but didn't have the chance to learn te reo Māori as a child in school, I'm so glad that this is finally changing, although it has taken too long! -
Shannon | New Zealand
Posted by Shannon Alexander · September 14, 2021 9:49 AM
It is important that the use of te Reo Maori is seen as a normal part of our language and communication skills. -
Alison | Auckland
Posted by Alison Shucksmith · September 14, 2021 9:40 AM
It is part of who we are. -
Carol | New Zealand
Posted by Carol Ratnam · September 14, 2021 9:39 AM
Understanding Māori language, culture and values, is to understand what shapes the identity of our country -
Prabha | New Zealand
Posted by Prabha Raman · September 14, 2021 9:39 AM
I am originally from a multicultural country where every language is respected and loved for its uniqueness. -
Donna | New Zealand
Posted by Donna Le Marquand · September 14, 2021 9:30 AM
Te reo is unique, it is special, it is beautiful, and it is endangered. -
Toni | New Zealand
Posted by Toni Sutton · September 14, 2021 9:23 AM
To inspire my students and connect with my tupuna -
Emele | New Zealand
Posted by Emele Skudder · September 14, 2021 9:23 AM
To acknowledge why, how, give thanks and we make progress now and for future NZers 🙂 -
Janeille | New Zealand
Posted by Janeille Manga · September 14, 2021 9:20 AM
My journey is just beginning I love our language our culture and is what drives me. -
Meremaihi | New Zealand
Posted by meremaihi Gray · September 14, 2021 9:19 AM
Ki te whakanui I tō tātou reo, me tō tātou iwi. -
Emily | New Zealand
Posted by Emily Leleimalefaga · September 14, 2021 9:18 AM
#MāoriLanguageWeek #WakaKotahi #TeReo #Mōrena #MāoriLanguageWeek2021 -
Susie | Auckland Tamaki Makaurau
Posted by Susie Hill · September 14, 2021 9:16 AM
I really want to be more knowledgeable about te reo and te ao Māori and join with like-minded people to celebrate our unique and ataahua Aotearoa culture. -
Judi-Ann | New Zealand
Posted by Judi Carlyle · September 14, 2021 9:10 AM
All on site will take part in a Ko Wai au? Quiz -
Emily | New Zealand
Posted by Emily Leleimalefaga · September 14, 2021 9:10 AM
I do this for the next generation. -
Imogen | New Zealand
Posted by Imogen Rider · September 14, 2021 9:10 AM
It's an important part of our identity and a unique taonga to be revitalised and protected for future generations -
John | New Zealand
Posted by John Shortland · September 14, 2021 9:04 AM
It's important to me to take part because this is our tāonga for future generations to embrace, handed to us from our tūpuna, so the future of te reo Māori remains strong. -
Ellen | New Zealand
Posted by Ellen Hampson · September 14, 2021 9:02 AM
Morena. -
Tracie | New Zealand
Posted by Trace Pile · September 14, 2021 8:59 AM
He wahine Māori ahau. -
Lahni | New Zealand
Posted by Lahni Wharerau · September 14, 2021 8:57 AM
Te Reo me ōna tikanga is the Māori language and its customs. -
Shane | New Zealand
Posted by Shane Forward · September 14, 2021 8:53 AM
Some in the office will know I have Maori heritage although it was never front of mind growing up which was the same for my mother. -
Anaua | New Zealand
Posted by Anaua Tuihalangingie · September 14, 2021 8:48 AM
It's important to empower the language of our tangata whenua. -
Tahlia | Auckland
Posted by Tahlia Aoake · September 14, 2021 8:46 AM
My family do not speak the reo and I want it to thrive within our household as it is an integral part of our lives :) -
Christina | New Zealand
Posted by Christina Robinson · September 14, 2021 8:45 AM
Language is an important part of culture, if we take time to learn the language we offer respect and deepen our connection to the culture. -
dasha | New Zealand
Posted by Dasha Emery · September 14, 2021 8:44 AM
To celebrate and acknowledge our culture and language. -
Hayley | New Zealand
Posted by Hayley Crawford · September 14, 2021 8:42 AM
I love languages and the diversity they bring and what better language to ako than one that is unique to our beautiful Aotearoa! -
Aandrea | New Zealand
Posted by Aandrea Murray · September 14, 2021 8:40 AM
Our why is very simple - we want to celebrate the unique culture of New Zealand and recognise the importance of reo to our customers who help support the team of 5 million. -
Naomi | Auckland
Posted by Naomi Tito · September 14, 2021 8:37 AM
Tōku reo, tōku oho-oho, Tōku reo, tōku māpihi maurea, Tōku whakakai marihi. -
Els | New Zealand
Posted by Els Faumui · September 14, 2021 8:33 AM
So that I can walk the walk with my learners and show them that we are on this Te reo journey together. -
Pip | New Zealand
Posted by · September 14, 2021 8:28 AM
We believe that all tamariki need to learn and be immersed in Te Reo Maori and learn about the history of Aotearoa. -
Bu | New Zealand
Posted by Bu Windsor · September 14, 2021 7:52 AM
Whole school is upskilling in te reo. -
Rebecca | New Zealand
Posted by Rebecca Pendle · September 14, 2021 7:42 AM
Because I have always loved the culture and the history! -
Willem | New Zealand
Posted by Willem Kortekaas · September 14, 2021 7:41 AM
To undo some of the negative effects of colonialism. -
Lima | New Zealand
Posted by Lima Lefau · September 14, 2021 7:31 AM
Born and bread in New Zealand it is very important to embrace the Maori the culture and being pacific island our culture are similar in many ways. -
Jill | New Zealand
Posted by Jill Evans · September 14, 2021 7:20 AM
As a team of educators we are proactive in our aim to support the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - (partnership, participation and protections) in order for our ākonga to embrace the bicultural history and heritage of Aotearoa. -
Tauti Daniel | New Zealand
Posted by Tauti Daniel Faleolo · September 14, 2021 6:47 AM
Hapu and iwi structure and well being. -
Arangi | New Zealand
Posted by Arangi Tuwhangai · September 14, 2021 6:41 AM
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Nancy | New Zealand
Posted by Nancy McConnell · September 14, 2021 6:19 AM
I love Aotearoa New Zealand and feel so fortunate to be born in a country to parents who brought me and my siblings up with respect for tangata whenua; learning 'little pieces' of te reo Māori has opened up my eyes to the depth of te Ao Māori and how much richer and wiser we are as people when we learn more about each other, especially the people of this land. -
Fiona | New Zealand
Posted by Fiona Mokaraka · September 14, 2021 6:17 AM
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Andrew | Auckland
Posted by Andrew Barrett · September 14, 2021 6:10 AM
Cause Te Reo is so important -
Kellee | New Zealand
Posted by Kellee Mohi-Te Wara · September 14, 2021 4:24 AM
It's so important that we embrace our taonga - Te Reo Maori - in schools so that we know the language will not be lost. -
Frank Tomas | New Zealand
Posted by Frank Tomas Grapl · September 14, 2021 2:01 AM
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Whaea Robyn | New Zealand
Posted by Whaea Robyn Joyce · September 14, 2021 1:08 AM
This is one of the special languages of NZ/Aotearoa. -
Tania | Kirikiriroa
Posted by Tania Katene · September 14, 2021 12:37 AM
I want to learn and use Maori everyday so my children can know their culture, value and help it flourish. -
Donnella | Auckland
Posted by Donnella Taurima · September 14, 2021 12:16 AM
Yes -
Parminder | New Zealand
Posted by Parminder Bhatia · September 13, 2021 11:36 PM
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Parminder | New Zealand
Posted by Parminder Bhatia · September 13, 2021 11:30 PM
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Raylene | New Zealand
Posted by Raylene Gage-Te Hau · September 13, 2021 11:26 PM
It is our responsibility to revitalise Te reo màori for future generations -
Parminder | New Zealand
Posted by Parminder Bhatia · September 13, 2021 11:21 PM
Migrating from India to Aotearoa I can fully understand the importance of keeping your language Alive. -
mike | New Zealand
Posted by mike strang · September 13, 2021 11:16 PM
mike will ako. -
Keta | New Zealand
Posted by Keta Kaiwai-Herbert · September 13, 2021 10:36 PM
He Taonga te reo Māori e ai ki te Tiriti o Waitangi nōreira he mea nui tērā kia whaimana tō tātou nei reo ki roto ki ngā kaupapa huhua puta noa i te motu o Aotearoa, he mea nui anō hoki kia whakaako i te reo Māori ki roto ki ngā momo kura me ngā waahi mahi, ngā tari mahi katoa o te motu. -
shannel | New Zealand
Posted by shannel Fiaui · September 13, 2021 10:29 PM
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Manish | New Zealand
Posted by Manish Tanna · September 13, 2021 10:25 PM
I hail from India and have migrated to New Zealand around 15 years ago. -
Patricia | New Zealand
Posted by Patricia Cardinelli-Wayne · September 13, 2021 10:17 PM
We need to promote the native culture and language of Aotearoa. -
Melisa | Auckland
Posted by Melisa Chase · September 13, 2021 10:09 PM
Tōku reo tōku ohooho tōku reo tōku mapihi maurea xx. -
Brenda | New Zealand
Posted by Brenda Barnes · September 13, 2021 9:45 PM
It is important that our tamariki are able to keep Te Reo alive. -
Steven | New Zealand
Posted by Steven Chapman · September 13, 2021 9:39 PM
I need to carry out what my grandmother on my mums side always wanted me to do and that was to learn Te Reo properly! -
Vicky | New Zealand
Posted by Vicky Bickford · September 13, 2021 9:28 PM
Language is so important to our identity and ties us to our roots. -
haylee | Whanganui
Posted by Haylee Scott · September 13, 2021 9:26 PM
its important to me that i think its all about kia kaha te reo maori me korero wa katoa waiata mai ka maia kia mana kia manawanui -
Dasha | New Zealand
Posted by Dasha Emery · September 13, 2021 9:24 PM
To celebrate and awhi our language and culture! -
Steven | New Zealand
Posted by Steven Turanga-McGee · September 13, 2021 9:18 PM
Kia mau ki tou ukaipo . -
Etha | New Zealand
Posted by Etha Ngabito · September 13, 2021 9:18 PM
I love to learn a new language -
Everlyne | New Zealand
Posted by Everlyne Chase · September 13, 2021 9:15 PM
It's important to me to be one in a million by joining the Māori Language Movement, because I am proud of being a Māori, it's about the connection we as Māori have with the Taioa, whether in the Ngāhere or Moana. -
Mahalee | Ohakune
Posted by Mahalee Guieysse · September 13, 2021 9:07 PM
Our mahi is all about creating authentic connections between people and place. -
Daniel | New Zealand
Posted by Daniel Harrington · September 13, 2021 8:59 PM
Sharing Te Reo Maori is super important -
Arapeti | New Zealand
Posted by Arapeti Kepa · September 13, 2021 8:53 PM
Because Te reo māori is who I am. -
Leskin | New Zealand
Posted by Leskin Lambert · September 13, 2021 8:32 PM
I teach Maori children and love them -
Noel | New Zealand
Posted by Noel Woods · September 13, 2021 8:29 PM
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Karen | New Zealand
Posted by Karen Mann · September 13, 2021 8:25 PM
Me korero Māori tatou katoa nā te mea i te reo ake o Aotearoa. -
Claire | New Zealand
Posted by Claire McCallum · September 13, 2021 8:19 PM
It’s part of who I am as a New Zealander. -
Ripeka | Te Puke
Posted by Ripeka Bell · September 13, 2021 8:17 PM
"Taonga tuku iho" is what drives me. -
Benny | New Zealand
Posted by Benny Smith · September 13, 2021 8:13 PM
It's important for me as a Māori to celebrate and help others to learn te reo -
Denise | New Zealand
Posted by Denise Rewi-Wetini · September 13, 2021 8:06 PM
I am hournered to be a part of a fantastic organisation that inspires me everyday. -
Tania | New Zealand
Posted by Tania Northover · September 13, 2021 7:58 PM
Kia whakamana i te reo Māori -
Hinemarie | New Zealand
Posted by Hinemarie Taiaroa · September 13, 2021 7:55 PM
Ko te ora o te reo, me kōrerotia i ngā wa, ngā wāhi katoa. -
Karina | New Zealand
Posted by Karina Stowers · September 13, 2021 7:53 PM
I take part for my tamariki. -
Debra | New Zealand
Posted by Debra Ryan · September 13, 2021 7:49 PM
Te reo Māori is one of the three languages of New Zealand and I would like to ensure that I am at least competent in te reo Māori (as well as NZ sign language) so that I can confidently and competently communicate with all New Zealanders. -
haylee | Whanganui
Posted by Haylee Scott · September 13, 2021 7:45 PM
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Amanda | Turangi
Posted by Amanda sweet · September 13, 2021 7:39 PM
To grow reo -
Cammy | New Zealand
Posted by Cammy Ball · September 13, 2021 7:38 PM
Kia whakairapakari, kia eke noa tēnei waka hei kōrero, hei rongo hoki i Te Reo. -
Michelle | New Zealand
Posted by Michelle Smith · September 13, 2021 7:36 PM
It's a beautiful language and one that makes me feel proud of my tupuna. -
Zoie | New Zealand
Posted by Zoie Gallego · September 13, 2021 7:26 PM
Knowing the history of New Zealand lets me know the culture of its lands and their beliefs and their charm. -
Danielle | New Zealand
Posted by Danielle Bailey · September 13, 2021 7:21 PM
My hope is for my son, George, to grow up with te reo Māori in his life as it is his part of his heritage. -
lexie | kaitaia
Posted by lexie taaffe · September 13, 2021 7:01 PM
because Te reo maori is dying in aoetearoa AUE! -
Ally | New Zealand
Posted by Ally Rogers · September 13, 2021 6:58 PM
Although Im tauiwi my children and grandchildren whakapapa Māori, its one of the most important things I can do to help them protect their birthright. -
Maree | New Zealand
Posted by Maree Parker · September 13, 2021 6:55 PM
Love te reo even though mine is very basic. -
Jacinta | New Zealand
Posted by Jacinta Hopkins · September 13, 2021 6:54 PM
It's important for me to take part in te wā tuku reo māori, as te reo gives me a point of connection to my tupuna. -
Venus | Rotorua
Posted by Venus Ihakara · September 13, 2021 6:48 PM
30 yrs teaching Te Reo Maori to students. -
Gillian | Gisborne
Posted by Gillian Creach · September 13, 2021 6:47 PM
So I can learn more about te reo maori -
mike | New Zealand
Posted by mike strang · September 13, 2021 6:07 PM
I believe every language should be spoken and saved ,being born and raised in New Zealand ,Aotearoa where both English and Maori are spoken should make me learn as much as I can about te reo Maori,as should others. -
Etha | New Zealand
Posted by Etha Ngabito · September 13, 2021 6:03 PM
I love sign language -
Etha | New Zealand
Posted by Etha Ngabito · September 13, 2021 5:43 PM
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Iris | New Zealand
Posted by Iris York · September 13, 2021 5:38 PM
The PWS at Tide would like to extend their te reo knowledge. -
Kay | New Zealand
Posted by Kay Mercer · September 13, 2021 5:28 PM
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Jayne | New Zealand
Posted by Jayne Carey · September 13, 2021 4:56 PM
To integrate with the Māori culture and language -
Sue | New Zealand
Posted by Sue Leslie · September 13, 2021 4:49 PM
I have always wanted to improve my reo and now seems an excellent time to focus on this -
Lester | New Zealand
Posted by Lester D'Souza · September 13, 2021 4:47 PM