Share your why

Christine - Auckland

Posted by Christine Cowell · September 14, 2020 7:14 PM

I am 1/4 maori and sadly do not understand or speak maori.

Christa - Queenstown

Posted by Christa Miller · September 14, 2020 7:14 PM

I want to learn more about Maori culture .

Chrissie - Auckland

Posted by Chrissie Cobb · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

The Maori language is part of our heritage and as New Zealanders learning te reo will give us the confidence to want to learn more and be involved in the culture.

Chris - Whanganui

Posted by · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

To celebrate and recognise what makes Aotearoa so unique .

Chris - Wellington

Posted by Chris Gower · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Want to feel more comfortable by being able to say a few words in Te Reo.

Chris - Wellington

Posted by Chris Crook · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

It is what makes us what we are.

Chris - Wellington

Posted by Chris Livesey · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Because Aotearoa is the home of all tangata Māori; we will be a better nation/community if we understand and respect te ao Māori, and as part of achieving that we need to understand and use te reo.

Chris - Wellington

Posted by Chris Montgomerie · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I’m already on the wave, but need to keep riding it!

Chris - Palmerston North

Posted by Chris Rutherford · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Its part of our nations identity and we need to include all kiwis in this.

Chris - Auckland

Posted by Chris Hartnett · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Te Reo is much more than a language, it's a tool for history and understanding and protecting out environment and our communities.

Chloe - New Plymouth

Posted by · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Because it is a cultural thing and I am part Māori and want to speak more of it.

Chloe - Mackay

Posted by Chloe Cuskelly · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I am raising an Australian born Maori child and his father does not know a lot of the language and therefore I want to learn to try and be able to speak and grow with them.

chloe - auckland,kingsland

Posted by chloe Mclaren · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Because i'm learning to get back into being more fluent.

Cheryl - Hastings

Posted by Cheryl Hawea · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

It is my why.

cherie - Ohope

Posted by cherie conrad · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

It's important to me as a pakeha to do what I can to support Maori culture to hold a bigger space in Aotearoa as part of the decolonising that needs to take place.

Cherie - Lower Hutt

Posted by Cherie Holmes · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

As this is who we are.

Charmaine - Wellington

Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

This is part of who we are.

Charlotte - Palmerston North

Posted by Charlotte O'Neill · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

To become more educated on the culture (being originally from the UK) and to become more comfortable using what is a beautiful language.

Charlotte - Auckland

Posted by Charlotte Lee · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Te reo is something everyone in Aotearoa should be proud to learn, speak and understand.

Charlie - Auckland

Posted by Charlie Perry · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Te Reo is a foundation of Nz.

Chantelle - Hamilton

Posted by · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

To restore Aoteraroa.

Chanon - New Plymouth

Posted by Chanon Cations · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

learn.

Ceilidh - Wellington

Posted by Ceilidh Hooper · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

One day I want to be able to understand and fluently be able to speak Te Reo.

Cecile - Mount Maunganui

Posted by Cecile De Lapparent · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Such a beautiful language and an integral part of the NZ culture.

Catriana - Nelson

Posted by Catriana York · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

It is important that more people use Te Reo Maori in everyday life.

Cathryn - Oakura

Posted by Cathryn Buttimore · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I want to be part of this beautiful opportunity on a journey together, where we can as the people of Aotearoa celebrate our Te Reo Māori fluently.

Catherine - Whanganui

Posted by Catherine Burrell McKnight · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

inclusion, recovery, community, and love.

Catherine - Havelock North

Posted by Catherine Mueller · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I want to support and take responsibility for, the flourishing of te reo and te ao Māori.

catherine - christchurch

Posted by catherine butler · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I try and use a little bit of Maori everyday at work.

Catherine - Cambridge

Posted by Catherine Glasson · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I think it is important that everyone living in New Zealand has some basic understanding of Te Reo and it shows respect for the country and its heritage.

Cath - Wellington

Posted by Cath Edmondson · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I am learning to kōrero Māori so it helps me.

cath - queenstown

Posted by Cath Gilmour · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Because te reo should be fundamental to our country's identity, I love learning the language and all the richness it gives, and it is great to be part of a renaissance of te reo.

Cassie - Kirikiriroa

Posted by Cassie Ratana · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Anything that champions reo māori is important.

Cass - Whakatane

Posted by Cass Richards · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

To normalise for future generations.

Casey - Wellington

Posted by Casey Taylor Boardmann · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

To recognise the place Te Reo has in our work.

Carolynn - Waikato

Posted by Carolynn Gubb · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Its a vital part of our heritage and culture.

carolyn - wellington

Posted by carolyn english · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Its a movement!

Carolyn - Rotorua

Posted by Carolyn Compton · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Our girls deserve to be who they are!

Carolyn - Paeroa

Posted by Caro Walker · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I love te reo Maori and want to be able to speak it more fluently, it it part of my heritage.

Carolyn - Auckland

Posted by Carolyn Davis · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I am trying, not very successfully, to teach myself te reo.

Caroline - Perth

Posted by Kararaina Kanapu · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

To learn, participate and keep our Reo alive and thriving for myself and my tamariki while here in Australia .

carol - Rotorua

Posted by carol serra · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I want to to contribute to Reorua!

Carol - Auckland

Posted by Carol Beaumont · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I want to learn to speak the language of our country.

Carmen - Hamilton

Posted by Carmen Seager · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

To keep Maori culture alive.

Carmen - Auckland

Posted by Carmen Carmona Aragon · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I moved two years ago with my family from the UK, I think practicing and celebrating Te reo Maori is a way of keeping the language and culture alive and definitely this is an enrichment for the whole country.

Carmen - 3 Rata Street New Lynn

Posted by Carmen Atama · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Because I want to ensure that te reo is celebrated and that everyone gives it a go.

Carla - Wellington

Posted by Carla Batista · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

I would like to see te reo Māori taught in schools.

Carla - Porirua

Posted by Carla Mata · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Keeping Te reo alive .

Carla - Auckland

Posted by Carla Sutton · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

Te Reo Maori is the indigenous language of Aotearoa.

Carl - Wellington

Posted by Carl Ross · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

E tautoko ana te mahi o te Taurawhiri i Te Reo Maori me whakapakari Te Reo Maori kei roto i to tatou tari.

Cara - Melbourne

Posted by Cara Longley · September 14, 2020 7:13 PM

As a kiwi living in Australia its more i.

Candy - Lower Hutt

Posted by Candy Gray · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

We can be more than what we are today.

Camille - Darfield

Posted by Camille Cartman · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Maori is apart of who we are as a nation.

Camille - Cambridge

Posted by Camille Guzzwell · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

So I can use Te Reo more often with my children and it becomes a bigger part of our family life!

Cameron - Whakatu

Posted by Cameron Forbes · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Because the reo gets more beautiful the closer you get to it.

Caleb - Wellington

Posted by Caleb Harris · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Because learning and speaking Māori is a unique opportunity we have in NZ, and because speaking more than one language is one of the best things a person can do for themselves and their community - mentally, emotionally, psychologically.

Caitlin - Auckland

Posted by Caitlin-rose Rudolph-karena · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

I’m a proud Māori, love my people, my culture.

Caite - Otautahi

Posted by Caite Mitchell · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

I am Maori.

Bryce - Wellington

Posted by Bryce Galloway · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Move toward a truly bi-cultural nation.

Bryan - Melbourne

Posted by Bryan Gibb · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

To stay connected to my whanau and my Maori heritage.

Bruno - Wellington

Posted by Bruno Aldaz · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

To embrace our cultural identity and multiculturalism.

Bruce - Takaka Hill

Posted by Bruce and Janet Hyslop · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

I enjoy sharing as best I can the taonga that is te reo.

Bruce - Christchurch

Posted by Bruce Saunders · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

It is such a significant part of where this country has come from.

Bruce - Auckland

Posted by Bruce Hopkins · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

as a 4th generation from Rakiura, I have for many years felt that I am a pakeha tangata whenua & I believe as a nation we will contribute to a much healthier society by being conversant with maoritanga & our shared journey since colonisation began.

Brooklyn - nz

Posted by Brooklyn Holland -Melville · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

I want to take part because it is where I live and because I'm supporting the Maori people in our country.

Brooke - Wellington

Posted by Brooke Jones · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

learn more maori and it is maori language week.

Brooke - Ponsonby

Posted by Brooke Sharkey · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

It's important to take part in a small way.

Briee - Christchurch

Posted by Briee Robinson · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

I believe everyone should learn and understand te reo Māori as a part of everyday New Zealand life.

Bridget - Wellington

Posted by Bridget (Pīrita) Firmin · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

To support my tamariki who are Maori on their Papa's side and out of respect to their papa and his whanau who have always made me feel like one of their own, right from the moment I arrived in NZ at the age of 18.

Bridey - Hamilton

Posted by Bridey Tashkoff · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

It's important to me to take part because hearing Te Reo Māori being spoken is so awesome to hear and if I can just do my part to share the Reo then I will.

Briar - Wellington

Posted by Briar Barry · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Na te mea - Ko taku reo taku ohooho, ko taku reo taku mapihi mauria.

Brian - Dannevirke

Posted by Brian Paewai · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Mā te kōrero Māori e kīa nei he Māori koe.

Brent - Auckland

Posted by Brent Gatcum · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Just to understand the language as well being engaged .

Brendan - Wellington

Posted by Brendan Bulliff · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Respect for the history of the land I work on.

Brendan - Auckland

Posted by Brendan Donnell · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

A chance to take a step out of my pākeha world and into te ao Māori.

Brenda - Whangamata

Posted by Brenda Neeley · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Te reo Maori is part of being a New Zealander and at Best Start Whangamata we are proud of our heritage as children of Aotearoa.

Brenda - Blenheim

Posted by Brenda Chilvers · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Tautoko te reo maori.

Bree - Christchurch

Posted by Bree Bell · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

To set a good example for ōku hoa time tōku whānau .

Brad - Auckland

Posted by Brad Gatehouse · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Because my current knowledge of Te Reo is poor and it is embarrassing!

Bodhi - Wellington

Posted by Bodhi White · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Maori culture is important, and more need to be involved .

Bobbie - Sydney

Posted by Bobbie Wilson · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

I would enjoy talking maori with the mokopuna.

Bishnu - Papamoa beach

Posted by Bishnu Pandey · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

it is important to take part because Te Reo Māori, the native tongue of Māori New Zealanders, has been fading out of everyday life for a long time.

Bijay - Auckland

Posted by Bijay Ratu · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Encourage, acknowledge and celebrate our Reo.

Bianca - rotorua

Posted by Bianca taute · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

To improve the reo for our whanau.

Bianca - New Plymouth

Posted by Bianca archibald · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Mo Te hau Ora o ngā Tamariki .

Bev - Gisborne

Posted by Bev Taylor · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

knowledge is good.

Beulah - Onehunga

Posted by Beulah Lober · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

It is important for me to take part in support of my Indigenous brothers and sisters of Oceania.

Betty - Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Posted by Betty Davis · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

Because language is at the heart of everything.

Bethny - Auckland

Posted by Bethny Uptegrove · September 14, 2020 7:12 PM

As a guide on Tiritiri Matangi (Wildlife Sanctuary/Scientific Reserve island that is open to the public), in addition to improving my pronunciation of Maori wildlife names and uses, I would like to understand more about the linguistic clues to the history of the Maori culture.