Share your why

Matutaera | Hamilton

Posted by Matutaera Herangi · September 14, 2021 11:07 AM

Our reo is the voice of the land and I think its important for us to hear what the land has to share with us.

Stephanie | New Zealand

Posted by Stephanie Tong · September 14, 2021 11:04 AM

Te reo Māori is part of my connection to Aotearoa, my whakapapa and identity.

Kylie | Dunedin

Posted by Kylie Ratten · September 14, 2021 11:03 AM

It’s important for our tamariki to participate in an event that reflects the culture of Aotearoa.

mark | New Zealand

Posted by mark williams · September 14, 2021 11:02 AM

To increase my te reo māori competence and to be able to korero more in class

Angie | New Zealand

Posted by Angie Hopkinson · September 14, 2021 10:56 AM

for my daughter!

Tracee | New Zealand

Posted by Tracee Groves · September 14, 2021 10:48 AM

Kia ora.

Whaea Robyn | New Zealand

Posted by Whaea Robyn Joyce · September 14, 2021 10:46 AM

Here is a video of Room 21.

Vanessa | Christchurch

Posted by Vanessa van Hoof · September 14, 2021 10:40 AM

Ānei ngā kaiako katoa o tā mātou kura e whakamana ana i te reo Māori.

Shona | New Zealand

Posted by Shona Conroy · September 14, 2021 10:40 AM

To show my support.

Hannah | New Zealand

Posted by Hannah Swale · September 14, 2021 10:39 AM

Te reo Māori is an integral part of our library, our community and our partnership.

tracey | New Zealand

Posted by Tracey Fowler · September 14, 2021 10:26 AM

Ko te reo Māori te reo tuatahi o Aotearoa.

Christopher | New Zealand

Posted by Christopher Cookson · September 14, 2021 10:13 AM

I te tau 1842 i tae mae ōku tīpuna ki Whakatū.

Holly | Ponsonby

Posted by Holly Vaihu · September 14, 2021 10:11 AM

Ko ako te reo to connect with the whenua I was born to, and to honour te tangata of this land.

Sean | New Zealand

Posted by Sean culliford · September 14, 2021 10:08 AM

Sage | New Zealand

Posted by Sage Magele · September 14, 2021 10:07 AM

Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua: ‘I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past’

Kevin | Hastings

Posted by Kevin Atkinson · September 14, 2021 10:03 AM

Juliet | New Zealand

Posted by Juliet Abbott · September 14, 2021 10:03 AM

Kerry | New Zealand

Posted by Kerry Lewis · September 14, 2021 10:02 AM

I want all our tamariki to not only learn Te Reo but to also value why it is so important to each and everyone of us here in Aotearoa.

Samhita | New Zealand

Posted by Samhita Preethesh · September 14, 2021 10:02 AM

Kevin | Hastings

Posted by Kevin Atkinson · September 14, 2021 10:00 AM

Angie | New Zealand

Posted by Angie Hopkinson · September 14, 2021 9:57 AM

Taking part today, and every day moving forward is important to me for my whanau.

Leo | New Zealand

Posted by Leo Murphy · September 14, 2021 9:56 AM

Because I live in Aotearoa which is where the Maori people live

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 James Hamilton · 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-Ann 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 Waitaha Specialist School 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

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

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

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

Parminder | New Zealand

Posted by Parminder Bhatia · September 13, 2021 11:30 PM

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

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.