Share your why

Yvette | Auckland

Posted by Yvette Papesch · March 03, 2021 9:58 PM

I struggled with my identity growing up being half maori and half euro/slav.

Heather

Posted by Heather Campbell · March 03, 2021 8:53 PM

I left Aotearoa for 35 years and coming home, learning the Reo was the best way to celebrate the manawa of home.

ua | auckland

Posted by ua siosifa · March 03, 2021 7:26 PM

My dad is Māori so i support him as in that culture.

Nancy | Auckland

Posted by Nancy O'Shea · February 18, 2021 8:21 PM

Learning Te Reo is part of expanding my own culture

Andy | Opunake

Posted by Andy Smith · February 17, 2021 1:03 PM

Te Reo and Te Ao Maori are fundamental to all that we do here in Aotearoa.

Samantha - Hastings

Posted by Samantha Harris · February 15, 2021 11:20 AM

Maori is a beautiful language and ive always wanted to learn.

Jane

Posted by · February 15, 2021 11:20 AM

Important to promote and keep te reo Maori alive.

Ray - Ashburton

Posted by Ray Solomon · February 15, 2021 11:20 AM

Te reo rangatira e.

Kira - Brisbane

Posted by Kira Tahu · February 15, 2021 11:20 AM

It’s important for me to take part because growing up I never learnt Te Reo.

Taryn - Rotorua

Posted by Taryn Thomas · February 15, 2021 11:20 AM

I've just had a daughter and more than ever I want her to grow up acknowledging her maori whanaunga.

Jamee - Auckland

Posted by Jamee Caltaux · February 15, 2021 11:20 AM

As an educator I believe it's part of my commitment to the Tiriti o Waitangi to korero mai and play my part in making the reo visible and valued as our national language.

Sophie - Auckland

Posted by Sophie Le Heron · February 15, 2021 11:19 AM

Because Te reo Maori is an important part of NZ

Kelly - Porirua

Posted by Kelly Mata · February 15, 2021 11:19 AM

It so is important to be apart of this kaupapa because Our Reo Our Te Ao Māori was taken from us .

Charlotte - Opua

Posted by Charlotte Scott · February 15, 2021 11:19 AM

I'm a kiwi, Te Reo Māori is an official language of my country, yet I can't speak it.

Levi - wellington

Posted by Levi wall · February 15, 2021 11:19 AM

I have for years ignored my tikanga because of the lifestyle I inhabited I cared little for my Whenua at a young age and now in my 30s have realised I don't know myself because of this.

Lindah - Birkenhead

Posted by Lindah Innasi · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

I love languages and having migrated from Malaysia 3 years ago I think you should know Maori to live in NZ.

Kelly - Auckland

Posted by Kelly Stewart · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

I want to hear te reo maori being spoken everywhere, not just at wananga and kura.

Tarita - Melbourne

Posted by Kristin Gillies · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

I never got the chance to know my roots my culture outlet te reo I wann be able pass that on to my children

Liz - Auckland

Posted by Liz Peretira · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

Naaku tamariki.

David - Auckland

Posted by David Brake · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

Promote our beautiful language.

Hemi - Rotorua

Posted by Hemi McKinney · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

It is who we are!

Emma - Cambridge

Posted by Emma Wall · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

Want to continue my hikoi into te reo and understand more when at the pā, and for e tama mā.

Natasha - Wellington

Posted by Natasha Narayan · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

To strengthen our identity as tangata whenua in Aotearoa and to share the beauty of our reo

Kura - Hawera

Posted by Kura Hepi · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

Because I would love to teach the up and coming generations of what I was taught from my tupuna

Laura - Te Awamutu

Posted by Laura Apaapa · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

Whilst I am not of Maori descent my husband and baby boy are.

Emily - Christchurch

Posted by Emily Duff · February 15, 2021 11:16 AM

My taua never got to speak te reo Māori, so I will for her.

Vali - Rotorua

Posted by Vali Tuielu · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Supporting growth in culture

Vanessa - Auckland

Posted by Vanessa Preece · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

I was born in NZ and I feel that it is essential for us as a nation to embrace our culture, learn Te Reo, learn where and what we are.

Joanna - Auckland

Posted by Joanna Fifita · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

To feel connected to my culture and Te Reo.

Vanessa - Auckland

Posted by Kristin Gillies · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

I was born in NZ and I feel that it is essential for us as a nation to embrace our culture, learn Te Reo, learn where and what we are.

Norbryn - Henderson

Posted by Norbryn Vaiula · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho Ko tōku reo tōku māpihi maurea Ko tōku reo tōku whakakai mārihi Ko te Reo Māori te mana o tōku ao

Robert - Christchurch

Posted by Robert Zimmerman · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

I want to learn my culture

Simone - Alice Springs

Posted by Simone Stafford · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

So I can help my son to grow and learn about his Maori heritage and for him to be able to speak to his family.

Dean - Auckland

Posted by Dean Clemas · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

I feel now is the right time for me to start my journey.

Kaylajayne - Dargaville

Posted by Kaylajayne Bates · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Because being Māori is a huge part of who we are, and what makes New Zealand what it is.

Lane - Lower Hutt

Posted by Lane Litz · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Māori language is one of New Zealand’s treasures and an exciting new language learning adventure!

Heta - Auckland

Posted by Hetz Higgins · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

i want to be able to eventually be a speaker on the marae to represent taku whānau.

Kester - Wellington

Posted by Kester Brooke-White · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

As an Early Childhood Teacher in training, it is so important that we uphold our bicultural curriculum and ensure the Māori language not only survives but thrives.

Natasha - Melbourne

Posted by Natasha Bidois · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Learning te reo helps me better understand my own culture and feel my place in my culture, a belonging.

Kyreena - Auckland

Posted by Kyreena Hay · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Because I've lived in countries that push down the first nations cultures, and I don't want that to happen here.

Deborah - Hamilton

Posted by Deborah Wilson · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Our culture and our language is who we are.

Kyreena - Auckland

Posted by Kyreena Hay · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Because I've lived in countries that push down the first nations cultures, and I don't want that to happen here.

Marina - Invercargill

Posted by Marina Anuar · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

New Zealand is home, and what more can make me feel closer to home, is learning the language.

Marie - Palmerston North

Posted by Marie Cook · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

The reason why I wanted to take part in Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori is that since we are living in New Zealand, and Maori is one of the 3 official Languages, everyone should at least know how to say Kia Ora or Tena Koe, so they have the basic's of Maori done.

Lisieni - Palmerston North

Posted by Lisieni Ropati-Livingstone · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

The reason why I decided to take part in Te wiki o Te Reo Maori is because as a young New Zealander I truly think Te reo Maori is a big part of New Zealand, because without Te reo what will New Zealand be? We would of all been colonized by the British and te reo maori would have been forgotten.

Flynn - Auckland

Posted by Flynn Woolcott · February 15, 2021 11:15 AM

Because I wan't to learn more about Te Reo.

Christopher Teaohou - Kaitaia

Posted by Christopher Teaohou Terei · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

So That it is and Will Always Be Passed Down Generation to Generations

Inoke - Wellington

Posted by Inoke Afeaki · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

Language is the bridge to ones mind and soul.

Abby - Tauranga

Posted by Abby Walker · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

I want to be a part of the change, not the problem.

Hola - palmerston north

Posted by Hola palelei · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

Kia ora my name is hola i am tongan and the reason why i want to take part because i want to learn te reo maori hopefully i convinced you that i could learn te reo maori thank you for listening.

Jody - Gold coast

Posted by Jody Gunter · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

Because I believe in reclaiming the language that was lost.

Boone - Auckland

Posted by Boone Daniels · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

Because I am proud to be Maori.

Gabrielle - Raglan

Posted by Gabrielle Williams · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

Because I'm a New Zealander, and through learning the language of my tangata whenua, we learn about te ao maaori, tikanga maaori, and how to care for us as a country in regards to our environment, and other treasures, like the hearts of all of the people.

Chantal - Auckland

Posted by Chantal Cole · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

I’m hopeless with learning any language, but I don’t want my kids to be like me.

Katie - Brunswick East

Posted by Katie Scott · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

Te reo Maori is a beautiful language that to me is an important part of our identity as a country.

Penny - Sydney

Posted by Penny Haora · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

Te Reo is connection to culture, and land, to my past, present & future

Jonathan - Gisborne

Posted by Jonathan Samuel · February 15, 2021 11:03 AM

To pass down our ways as I wasn't shown it's been a long journey to get to where I am

Sharon - Hamilton

Posted by Sharon Watt · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

The Māori culture is part of NZ and plays an important role in our history and our future - I hate the thought of this culture dying out and while I am not Māori I want to do my part to make sure we don't loose this culture.

Michael - Palmerston North

Posted by Michael Shaw · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I feel as though I owe it to myself, my kids, my community and country and fellow NZ'ers to do what I can to support and grow Te Reo

Leighton - Auckland

Posted by Leighton Walker · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I am maori and I know more japanese and spanish than my own language.

Jasmine - Te Whānganui-a-Tara

Posted by Jasmine Sargent · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

It’s the language of our Tangata whenua and the nurturing of it is important in decolonising Aotearoa.

Roland - Wellington

Posted by Roland Daymond · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I am maori.

Leah - tamaki makaurau

Posted by Leah Alexander · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

It's important because my generation was disconnected from the language and successive governments have never had the courage to make te reo compulsory in schools.

Michael - Gisborne

Posted by Michael Gordon · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

It's important to learn Māori for me, I'm getting older and have little knowledge of the Reo.

Tarita - Melbourne

Posted by Tarita Toataua · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I never got the chance to know my roots my culture outlet te reo I wann be able pass that on to my children

Peter - Gisborne

Posted by Peter Oram · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I really want to help people become absorbed and involved in Te Reo.

Sara - Hastings

Posted by Sara Shaw · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I am new to New Zealand and beginning to learn Te Reo has taught me of the deep cultural and spiritual significance of this country.

Jackie - Auckland

Posted by Jackie Cameron · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I am a 5th generation new zealander with a passion and love for this land .

Megan - Taupo

Posted by Megan FitzGerald · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I would like my children to grow up hearing and speaking te reo.

mereana - Auckland

Posted by mereana iobu · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

Kaushal - Auckland

Posted by Kaushal Thakkar · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

Learn a new language.

Teresa - Auckland

Posted by Teresa Lee · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I am a proud Kiwi and part of this is being able to speak te reo Māori in my opinion.

Kristal - Stanmore Bay

Posted by Kristal O'Neill · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

Kelsey - Wellington

Posted by Kelsey Haami · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

Its who I am.

Nygella - Heretaunga

Posted by Nygella Nuku · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

It is my heritage and my love

Sylvia - Otorohanga

Posted by Sylvia Aramoana · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

As a child I spoke fluently, as time went by and those who spoke with me passed on, so did my ability to speak te reo.

Jane - ashburton

Posted by Jane Cribb · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

i want to one more person learning te reo as i think that te reo māori should be spoken more and in our day to day to life’s

Rachel - napier

Posted by Rachel Dahl · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

I have chose to make my home in Aoteroa, as part of that there is a definite obligation to do my part in keeping the key parts of this land.

Ina - Wellingon

Posted by Ina Werner · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

As a manuhiri myself I believe that it is important to respect the tāngata whenua and to learn their tikanga, their reo and about the history to be able to create a better future.

Michelle - Belmont

Posted by Bodiene Rakaupai · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

knowledge is power.

Christine - Ahuriri

Posted by Christine Tutbury · February 15, 2021 11:02 AM

Our daughter's husband is part Maori and we want to be able to help our grandkids to speak Te Reo and help normalise it in their lives.

Bryanna - Rotorua

Posted by Bryanna Horn · February 15, 2021 11:01 AM

I feel so disconnected to our culture.

Kay - Christchurch

Posted by Kristin Gillies · February 15, 2021 11:01 AM

I don't have any confidence about trying to correctly say any names or words in te reo and I would like to start before I have mokopuna

Bryah - Gisborne

Posted by Bry Collier · February 15, 2021 11:01 AM

I would love to participate for not only myself, for my whanau, friends & future children who need to learn about our culture, language and how our ancestors lived.

Nicola - Christchurch

Posted by Nicola Watson · February 15, 2021 11:01 AM

Returning back from living in USA for 4 years I didn’t realise how patriotic I became.

Connie - Wellington

Posted by Connie Peke · February 15, 2021 11:01 AM

It's important for me to learn because my mum was a fluent speaker but was whipped at school for speaking Maori.

Jody - Paeroa

Posted by Jody Jamieson · February 15, 2021 11:01 AM

To encourage my tamahine to be proud of her taha Maori.

Michelle - te puke

Posted by Michelle Jamieson · February 15, 2021 11:01 AM

I love my students ❤ and I want to understand them on a deeper level.

Philippa - Auckland

Posted by Philippa Cunningham · February 15, 2021 11:01 AM

To learn more Maori to support me in my role in Ece implementing Maori language with our younger generation to pay respect to NZs Maori heritage and support Maori learners