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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

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

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

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

kellie | New Zealand

Posted by Kellie Jepsen · September 13, 2021 4:41 PM

Te Reo connects us and allows us to belong together.

Makere | New Zealand

Posted by Makere Derbyshire · September 13, 2021 4:14 PM

Vivian | New Zealand

Posted by Vivian Chandra · September 13, 2021 4:04 PM

It's super important for me to learn more reo and not be whakamā about trying to kōrero when I don't have my notes!

Aroha | New Zealand

Posted by Aroha Merrilees · September 13, 2021 3:53 PM

Kei te ako ahau i te reo māori - and learning all the time.

Anonymous | New Zealand

Posted by Anonymous · September 13, 2021 3:43 PM

I am from overseas and value the importance of Te Reo for this country.

Renee | New Zealand

Posted by Renee Hollard · September 13, 2021 3:37 PM

My children are - like many - part of an extended family.

Lynette | New Zealand

Posted by Lynette Winter · September 13, 2021 3:27 PM

A living language is what keeps a culture alive and thriving.

Carol | New Zealand

Posted by Carol Leota · September 13, 2021 3:26 PM

Proudly Māori, I want to contribute to strengthening te reo Māori - in my kura, in my community, for myself, my kids and for my whānau.

Lynn | New Zealand

Posted by Lynn Vare · September 13, 2021 3:20 PM

Nā te mea, ko te reo Māori te reo o ōku tupuna!

Toli | New Zealand

Posted by Toli Maka · September 13, 2021 3:05 PM

Connecting with Aotearoa & Tangata is my aim, reinstalling Hope into our communities is my passion.

zibraan | New Zealand

Posted by zibraan mohammed · September 13, 2021 3:04 PM

because teo Maori is the most import thing in new Zealand

Etha | New Zealand

Posted by Etha Ngabito · September 13, 2021 2:51 PM

I love to learn new language and its the culture

MIchelle | New Zealand

Posted by MIchelle Soper · September 13, 2021 2:42 PM

Te Reo is the first language of this land, and as a 4th generation New Zealander I feel like I'm a part of this land.

Noel | New Zealand

Posted by Noel Woods · September 13, 2021 2:41 PM

Jaemie | New Zealand

Posted by Jaemie Sheck · September 13, 2021 2:04 PM

To connect our tamariki to their identity.

Maggie | New Zealand

Posted by Maggie Cogger-Orr · September 13, 2021 2:02 PM

To ensure that Te Reo is able to flourish in Aotearoa for all New Zealanders!

Laverne | New Zealand

Posted by Laverne Clarke · September 13, 2021 1:58 PM

Kei te hiahia ahau ki te ako ki te reo māori, nā te mea he aroha ki tō tātou reo!

raukura | New Zealand

Posted by raukura niupalau · September 13, 2021 1:58 PM

becouse its a big deal for the world to now who the kaitiaki o tenei whenua o AOTEAROA

Jordy | New Zealand

Posted by Jordy Bennett · September 13, 2021 1:53 PM

Te Reo is apart of the culture of our nation and the culture of our school, it’s who we are and so it would be wrong of us not too.

Simon | New Zealand

Posted by Simon Ferrari · September 13, 2021 1:52 PM

Te reo Māori is a foundation stone of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Nusiebah | New Zealand

Posted by Nusiebah Alali · September 13, 2021 1:42 PM

"Continuous reinforcement and rediscovery of Indigenous language, cultural, and spiritual practices empowers people to move forward in their growth as proud Indigenous citizens.

Henare | New Zealand

Posted by Henare Howard · September 13, 2021 1:26 PM

We want to ensure that Te Reo Maori becomes part of everyday life in Aotearoa

Noel | New Zealand

Posted by Noel Woods · September 13, 2021 1:15 PM

Nichole | Tamaki Makaurau

Posted by Nichole Gillanders · September 13, 2021 12:57 PM

Kia ora my name is Nikora (Nichole).

Hannah | New Zealand

Posted by Hannah Francis · September 13, 2021 12:53 PM

Having recently connected with my Maaori heritage, Te Reo language and the culture is an important part of my identity which I am enjoying exploring and building my knowledge of.

David | New Zealand

Posted by David Tawhai-Bodsworth · September 13, 2021 12:52 PM

Ko te Reo Māori ko toku taonga tuku iho.

Dina | New Zealand

Posted by Dina Taylor · September 13, 2021 12:50 PM

Mostly, we love the sound of the language, so melodic!

Heather | New Zealand

Posted by Heather McLeod · September 13, 2021 12:45 PM

To continue to celebrate Te Reo Maori and Te Ao Maori in New Zealand.

Jan | New Zealand

Posted by Jan Ormsby · September 13, 2021 12:39 PM

Having grown up in the deep south with Pakeha parents and having no connection to who I am as a Wahine Maori until I was 20 years old has made it really important to me to learn the things that I didnt know - despite looking so obviously Maori.

Pirimia | New Zealand

Posted by Pirimia Burger · September 13, 2021 12:36 PM

Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency is joining the Māori Language moment because we take a 'life-course' approach to hauora.

Alanah | Auckland

Posted by Alanah Kraay · September 13, 2021 12:35 PM

Kia kaha o Te Reo Māori!

Rickie-Lee | New Zealand

Posted by Rickie Scanlon · September 13, 2021 12:30 PM

An opportunity to participate where others couldn’t, ensuring our indigenous language is never lost.

Donna | Papatoetoe

Posted by Donna Ammunson · September 13, 2021 12:30 PM

For our indigenous Māori culture and language to be our Kiwi, New Zealand, Aotearoa way of life, to live and to share, not just be the gateway tourism of New Zealand

Jyoti | New Zealand

Posted by Jyoti Singh · September 13, 2021 12:18 PM

Learning about new languages and cultures is a passion of mine as I believe communication is the key to connect people.

kiwa | New Zealand

Posted by kiwa tomas · September 13, 2021 12:13 PM

Amy | New Zealand

Posted by Amy Thomson · September 13, 2021 11:54 AM

As a pākeha who's tīpuna hail from Europe, I think it's so important that I learn enough of te reo Māori and tikanga that I can respect and honour the culture of tangata whenua in a meaningful way.

Amber | Heretaunga

Posted by Amber Moriarty · September 13, 2021 11:45 AM

I want to be part of the movement to normalise the use of te reo Māori.

Laura | New Zealand

Posted by Laura Shepard · September 13, 2021 11:40 AM

Nā te mea, te reo Māori te reo tuatahi o tēnei whenua

Lester | New Zealand

Posted by Lester D'Souza · September 13, 2021 11:38 AM

To increase my knowledge of Maori

Hoda | New Zealand

Posted by Hoda Ghazalibiglar · September 13, 2021 11:21 AM

There are many benefits in learning another language, including understanding, appreciating and respecting another culture.

Peter | New Zealand

Posted by Peter Fisk · September 13, 2021 11:18 AM

Being an import from London, I know my knowledge of NZ history, culture and language is lacking, I need to take time to learn and understand more to help me become a more rounded Kiwi

Ingrid | New Zealand

Posted by Ingrid Belt · September 13, 2021 11:10 AM

To be part of something uniquely different that unites us all

James | New Zealand

Posted by James Gates · September 13, 2021 10:57 AM

Because te reo Māori is a tāonga and it is the first language of this land.

Nicky | New Zealand

Posted by Nicky Walsh · September 13, 2021 10:53 AM

To learn to use my Mihi to introduce myself at a gathering or meeting

Miriam | New Zealand

Posted by Miriam Munster · September 13, 2021 10:52 AM

Having been an expatriate Kiwi for most of my life, my exposure to te reo and tikanga Maori has been limited.

Sal | New Zealand

Posted by Sal Petelo · September 13, 2021 10:24 AM

It’s what makes Aotearoa unique.

Moana | New Zealand

Posted by Moana Whetu · September 13, 2021 10:18 AM

Tania | New Zealand

Posted by Tania Cargo · September 13, 2021 10:16 AM

To show everyone how much we love our indigenous language and to help all kiwis to feel they can be a part of a beautiful project to protect and celebrate indigenous lanuages.

Penny | New Zealand

Posted by Penny Weakley · September 13, 2021 10:15 AM

From Abby (6) "its good to learn Maori words, because the Maori people where the first one's here in New Zealand"

Tanya | Brookby

Posted by Tanya Bonniface · September 13, 2021 10:12 AM

I am driven to learn Te Reo Māori for my son who is wanting to learn about his culture, where he comes from and learn how it all began.

TeAo | Palmerston North

Posted by TeAo Pritchard · September 13, 2021 10:05 AM

it is one of Aotearoa - NZ official language .

Seini | New Zealand

Posted by Seini Haukinima · September 13, 2021 10:04 AM

to learn te reo so i can understand what people saying in maori or if i need help translating a word

Tamara | New Zealand

Posted by Tamara Hudson · September 13, 2021 9:56 AM

Ka korero Maori ahau i nga wa katoa, a kei te hiahia ahau kia puawai to tatou reo, kia taea e au te korero ki toku whanau, kia tu matou hei whanau kaha ki te korero Maori.

Charlotte | New Zealand

Posted by Charlotte Riley · September 13, 2021 9:49 AM

Learning about Te Ao Māori should be important to all kiwis - and furthering my reo journey has been a delight.

Duncan | New Zealand

Posted by Duncan Brown · September 13, 2021 9:40 AM

Kia ora Koutou.

Chris | New Zealand

Posted by Chris Parsons · September 13, 2021 9:17 AM

Te Reo Maori is the language that unites us as tangata whenua and pakeha - it is unique to Aotearoa and a foundational part of our identity as New Zealanders.

Lizzie | New Zealand

Posted by Lizzie Murray · September 13, 2021 9:06 AM

Wellington Museum shares the stories and taonga of Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Cathy | New Zealand

Posted by Cathy Mabey · September 13, 2021 9:03 AM

My "why" first and foremost, is my family.

Molly | New Zealand

Posted by Molly Kutia · September 13, 2021 8:38 AM

This is a way to keep te reo Māori alive, revitalised and is the norm within my everyday life and will be come normal in all lives of whanau of Aotearoa.

Rochelle | New Zealand

Posted by Rochelle Gillespie · September 13, 2021 8:35 AM

To celebrate and honour the diversity and beauty of Aotearoa.

Richard | Auckland

Posted by Richard Peri · September 13, 2021 8:33 AM

Te Aroha - Waiata Sign 2021 .

Pip | New Zealand

Posted by Pip Holland · September 13, 2021 8:32 AM

Te Reo Maori is a unique and special language and is a part of us as Kiwis.

Rongomaiwahine | New Zealand

Posted by Rongomaiwahine Higgins-Herewini · September 13, 2021 8:20 AM

I have spoken Te Reo Māori for the majority of my life and I love to talk to enhance understanding.

Hone | New Zealand

Posted by Hone Raffan · September 13, 2021 7:57 AM

Ko te reo Māori he motuhake mo ta tatou whenua.

Dallas | New Zealand

Posted by Dallas Hauraki · September 13, 2021 6:37 AM

Dicey | New Zealand

Posted by Dicey cribb · September 13, 2021 6:20 AM

Taking part, is bringing a moment we can all identify as people of Aoteraroa and celebrate and embrace the feeling, identity, culture, history, and language.

Olivia | New Zealand

Posted by Olivia Rapana · September 13, 2021 6:19 AM

My heritage.

Vesi | Upper Hutt

Posted by Vesi Leilua-Toilolo · September 13, 2021 3:20 AM

As a Kaiako, it is my responsibility to support and encourage children to learn and understand te reo Maori.

Siu | Ōtautahi

Posted by Loopy Tunes · September 13, 2021 12:00 AM

What drives us to take part is our passion to reclaim our reo not only for us, but also for our Tamariki and our Tīpuna.

Victoria | New Zealand

Posted by Victoria Crone · September 12, 2021 10:09 PM

To acknowledge the importance of te reo in our history and our country.

haylee | Whanganui

Posted by Haylee scott · September 12, 2021 8:47 PM

It’s important to me because all about Kia kaha Te reo Maori me nga korero wa KATOA me waiata

Deb | New Zealand

Posted by Deb Oram · September 12, 2021 8:39 PM

He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

Hera | Tamaki Makaurau

Posted by Hera Dunleavy · September 12, 2021 8:32 PM

He taonga te reo, kia kaha tātou ngā tauira o te reo!

Marie | Auckland

Posted by Marie Atitoa · September 12, 2021 6:53 PM

Gail | New Zealand

Posted by Gail Boshard · September 12, 2021 4:24 PM

To share , respect and celebrate a culture that is a valuable part of our history and to learn to speak the language as it is one our third languages.