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Alexander - Ōtepoti
Posted by Alexander Ritchie · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
nōtemea: e tika ana kia whakapiki i te reo rangatira o Aotearoa. -
Alex - Tāmaki Makaurau
Posted by Alex King · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Because i grew up in a country that didn't value it's indigenous heritage and maintained a system of opression towards those who tried to bring it to light. -
Alex - Dunedin
Posted by Alex McMillan · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
I am a pakeha woman but would love to feel more confident speaking Te Reo . -
alex - auckland
Posted by alex Continsoux · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
I am an expat and English is my second language, I do think it is very important to keep the Te reo Maori language alive and I think is should be learnt from. -
Alessandra - Porirua
Posted by Alessandra Santana · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
To understand a culture it is important to understand its language. -
Alene - Taranaki
Posted by Alene Spice · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Just starting my journey to learning Te Reo and making connections to whakapapa. -
Aleisha - Wellington
Posted by Aleisha Christison · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
As New Zealander's, we all need to do our bit to keep the language that is unique to New Zealand, alive, to help change the mindset of people from 'having to do it' to 'wanting to do it' and recognising the value Te Reo brings on all levels. -
Alby - hamilton
Posted by Alby Clark · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
because we are all individuals but in order for this to be we need Kotahaitanga- unity in our whanau / hapu and Iwi. -
Alanna - Auckland
Posted by Alanna Howard · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
I think Te Reo should be part of our everyday language. -
Alana - Albany
Posted by Alana Walker · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
So I can learn more about maori culture. -
Alan - Petone
Posted by Alan Benge · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
To promote maori Language in NZ and make Aotearoa unique. -
Alamelu - Auckland
Posted by Alamelu Badrinarayanan · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
It means a lot to me to become part of the Māori whanau and speaking the language is the huge part of integrating and sense of belonging. -
Aidan - Tamaki Makaurau
Posted by Aidan Karatau · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
my why is to get rooted in my Mauri. -
Agnes - Auckland
Posted by Agnes Wong · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Te Reo is NZ's indigenous language, but poorly utilised and upheld in conversation. -
Adrienne - Thames
Posted by Adrienne Dines · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Whakawhanungatanga - coming together; making connections. -
Adrienne - Tauranga
Posted by Adrienne von Tunzelmann · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Te reo Maori is one of our three official languages, and the most beautiful. -
Adrienne - Auckland
Posted by Anthony Roke · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Te reo is the language of our country. -
Adrianne - ohaupo
Posted by Adrianne West · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
To support the use of te Reo Maori in New Zealand, the home of the Language. -
Adrianna - Auckland
Posted by Adrianna Joyce · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Because I want my children to learn more about their culture and be able to embrace it confidently with pride. -
Adrian - Wellington
Posted by Adrian mcveigh · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
with my daughter attending kohanga reo its time for me to walk the talk, if its important for her to know the reo, its important for me. -
Adrian - Auckland
Posted by Adrian Roche · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
We are keen to expand our use of Te Reo here at the gardens. -
Adele - Dunedin
Posted by Adele Knowles · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Learning another language helps to think in a different way and understand and respect another culture . -
Adam - porangahau
Posted by Adam George · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
kia ora its important to take part in maori since its a fun language. -
Adam - Auckland
Posted by Adam Strickland · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Identity and better understanding. -
Ace - Auckland
Posted by Ace Kipa · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Te Ao Māori enriches people in many ways. -
Abbe - Christchurch
Posted by Abbe Watson · September 14, 2020 7:09 PM
Although I am not Maori by blood, it is my culture. -
Aaron - Hamilton
Posted by Aaron Kopeke · September 14, 2020 7:08 PM
Its a part of New Zealand and my culture and I believe it needs to be embraced and celebrated. -
Susie - Auckland
Posted by Susie Spiller · September 14, 2020 3:47 PM
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Terangi - Auckland
Posted by Terangi Porter · September 14, 2020 3:44 PM
Ko te reo he wharetapa wha -tinana ko te whakamahinga reo, te mea nui. -
Zoe - Tāmaki Makaurau
Posted by Zoe Timbrell · September 14, 2020 3:43 PM
As a Pakeha wahine and a manuhiri in Aotearoa it is my responsibility to learn and use Te Reo Māori.
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rosehill - auckland
Posted by Kahmil Niupalau · September 14, 2020 3:24 PM
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Zenah - Tauranga
Posted by Zenah Aikman · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
It is important for me to be part of the one in a million to show my commitment to learning Te Reo Maori. -
Zaylor - Hastings
Posted by Zaylor Tua · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Its important to me because i want to be able to learn my reo and the ways of my culture. -
Zara - Christchurch
Posted by Sheryl Fleming · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
I want to be confident to be fluent in the beautiful language of Aotearoa, Te Reo Māori, as it is my culture. -
Zane - Taumarunui
Posted by Zane Stratton · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
It is important to me that my baby girl, who is tangatawhenua, grows up understanding her culture and her place in the world. -
Zaid - Wellington
Posted by Zaid Lutfi · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
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Zachary - Palmerston north
Posted by Zachary Davis · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
To practice the language within our family. -
Zac - auckland
Posted by Zac lam · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
its something that my friends heavily interested in and I wanna do what I can to support the fam . -
Yvonne - Wairoa
Posted by Yvonne Kaui · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
We already have waiata every day & karakia. -
Yvonne - Rockhampton
Posted by Yvonne Ribbon · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
It is who I am and I do not know how to speak Māori. -
Yvette & Steve - Rotorua
Posted by Yvette & Steve Lawrece · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
We have Māori mokopuna who are attending a kura kaupapa and are fluent in te reo, as is our daughter, their mother. -
Yannick - Christchurch
Posted by Yannick Carpentier · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Because it is part of our country, culture and our language. -
Yalini - Christchurch
Posted by Yalini Sundralingam · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Being a part of our national identity, enjoying the language . -
Xavier - Auckland
Posted by Xavier Sparkes · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Because this is my language, my culture. -
Wiremu - Waikato
Posted by Wiremu Te huia Kingi · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
The awareness of others to understand our culture by teaching them some basic reo to begin with. -
Wiremu - Sydney
Posted by Will Kingi · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
To further develope my Reo to enhance my Mahi with Te Wairua Tapu Haahi in Sydney and to become more Fluent with Our Taonga. -
Wipari - Whangarei
Posted by Wipari Henwood · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
It is a part of being a Kiwi and being Maori. -
Winston - Wellington
Posted by Winston Iti · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
I believe in continuing the tradition and keeping the language from falling into obscurity. -
Will - New Plymouth
Posted by Will Buckley · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
I have always wanted to learn a language and feel learning Te Reo is the perfect language to start with as its a language of Aotearoa. -
Whiringaanuku - Taranaki
Posted by Whiringaanuku Totorewa · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Kaaore he reo i tua atu i too taatou reo. -
Weropupu - Otaki
Posted by Weropupu Rau Rau · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Kia ora rā, koia nei te karere i whakarapaina e au ki ngaku põhi pukumata i roto i ngõku rõpū ā marae/ā iwi. -
Wendy - Wellington
Posted by Wendy Bamber · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
I moved here 17 years ago from the UK and since having children here and going through Playcentre with them and learning more about the Maori culture I have appreciated the need to keep the language alive. -
wendy - Papakura
Posted by wendy bremner · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
morena. -
Wendy - Napier
Posted by Wendy Young · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
I have always wanted to learn some maori language and this is the perfect way to start out. -
Wendy - auckland
Posted by Wendy Miller-Burgering · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
need to learn practice one of the three official languages of New Zealand, part of belonging. -
Waveney - Kirikiriroa
Posted by Waveney Lord · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Mōku: Ko tōku reo taku ohooho, ko tōku reo taku māpihi maurea. -
Wallace - Mangamuka ngapuhi
Posted by Wallace Pihema · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Kiaora lm 63 year's old today lve never learnt how to speak Maori lve always been at the back working on the marae kaimahi kerepoka. -
Waimarie - Kaitāia
Posted by Waimarie Cassidy · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
He hiranga nui tō te reo Māori hei oranga mō tātou e noho mai ana ki te whenua o Aotearoa. -
Waiheke - Auckland
Posted by Waiheke Playcentre · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Every little counts! -
Vivienne - Hastings
Posted by Vivienne Rapaea · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Very important to connect with whanau and all Maori. -
Viv - Wellington - Wellington
Posted by Viv Itula · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Keep Te Reo Alive. -
Viv - Auckland
Posted by Viv Carr · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Because we support Te Reo in our school we have 2 Level 2 classes and 6 Level 4 classes. -
Virginia - Raglan
Posted by Virginia McMillan · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
I acknowledge Te Reo Māori as one of the languages of this nation and, first and foremost, as the language of the partner with the Crown in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. -
Virginia - Hamilton
Posted by Virginia Carney · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
As a NZ European teacher, by me embracing the language and incorporating it into my everyday practice, I am hoping to empower my learners in a multiple of ways. -
Vilma - Hastings
Posted by Vilma Lemmon · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
Ki taku nei whakaaro, he mea nui te reo o nga tangata. -
Vignette - Auckland
Posted by Vignette Calvin · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
To teach children Te Reo. -
Vida - Hamilton
Posted by Vida Botes · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
I come from a multicultural background where people liked to share their languages with one another so I am keen to learn. -
Victoria - Taupo
Posted by Victoria Martin · September 14, 2020 3:03 PM
It is time got me to learn this will be my life ending journey I am 60 years old and I fomt know my own te reo. -
Victoria - South Hill
Posted by Victoria Dickson · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Because I want my tamariki to understand and love our language to be proud of who we are as New Zealanders . -
Victoria - Dannevirke
Posted by Victoria Lilo · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
I'm on my journey with te reo, started along time ago,but changed along the way ,knowing back and ready to complete my journey. -
Victoria - Christchurch
Posted by Victoria Broome · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
I learned for a year in 2012 and loved it then the university in Canterbury stopped evening classes and I couldn't find another I love the language it increased my confidence and sense of belonging . -
Vicki - Thames
Posted by Vicki Coles · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Te Reo is a growing movement and I want to be a part of it as a New Zealander. -
Vicki - Tauranga
Posted by Vicki Burns · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
all kiwis should embrace te reo and respect maori culture tikanga, whether pakeha, maori or from other cultures. -
Vicki - Hamilton
Posted by Vicki Lee Reihana · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Because Maori is who I am, who I identify with, who my people are. -
Vicki - Christchurch
Posted by Vicki Carlyon · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
I want to start learning the language as a New Zealander we all need to embrace Te Reo one word at a time. -
Vicki - Christchurch
Posted by Vicki Harris · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
For my moko to learn more of their heritage and to be apart of making that happen for them . -
Vicki - Auckland
Posted by Vicki McMillan · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
I learn Maori up too 100 level at University. -
Verena and Mike - Whangarei
Posted by Verena and Mike Pschorn and Farrow · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Because we want to play our part in honouring tangata whenua, and we love the poetry of Te Reo. -
Venus - Maungaturoto, Rd1
Posted by Venus Yerkovich · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
a second language is another world view. -
Vaughan - Mangakino
Posted by Vaughan Rapatahana · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Nā te mea ko tāku reo tuatahi tēnei. -
Vanessa - Wellington
Posted by Vanessa · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Te celebrate the indigenous culture of NZ and that which my children are born into . -
Vanessa - Palmerston North
Posted by Vanessa Hopkirk · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
I myself have a child who is of Maori descend therefore I know the importance of keeping her culture alive and celebrating it with her. -
Vanessa - Christchurch
Posted by Vanessa Tedesco · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
To keep the reo alive! -
Valeti - Auckland
Posted by Valeti Petelo · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Retain the language . -
Valerie - Manawatu
Posted by Valerie dyer · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
to educate our generation but also the next,to revive our reo. -
Valerie - Auckland
Posted by Valerie Saio · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
To always give back to the community and to give respect . -
Val - Whangārei
Posted by Valerie Land · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Ko te reo Māori te reo tuatahi o te whenua nei. -
Vaimoana - Auckland
Posted by Vaimoana Fakaosi · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Aotearoa is my home. -
Vahe'a - Auckland
Posted by Vahe'a Pani-Lavulavu · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
important to learn the language of the land we live on. -
V A
Posted by Vicky Bickford · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Our Community has a distinct identity within SOuthland. -
V - Christchurch
Posted by Liv Morgan · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
I believe taking pride in our language is fundamental in building cultural self esteem. -
Ursula - Twizel
Posted by Ursula Paul · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Honouring the spirit of te tiriti. -
Una - Picton
Posted by Una Smith · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
I have just turned 70,now I think it’s time to learn more of my Te Reo. -
Tyson - Auckland
Posted by Tyson Leaf · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
It is important for people to learn, speak and participate in the language of our tupuna. -
Tyra - Te Whanganui-ā-Tara
Posted by Tyra Bird · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
It's my taonga tuku iho! -
Tuwharetoa - Tauranga
Posted by Tuwharetoa Hapi · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Mā tātou katoa e whakarauora i te reo Māori hei whitiki te motu whānui. -
Tuki - Manukau
Posted by Tuki Ratu · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
I am maori retired at my age i like to speak te reo nga marai tikanga just to learn the basics and advance my reo . -
Tui-kay - Auckland
Posted by Tui-kay Cole · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
To be part of promoting the use of our native language! -
Tui - Whangarei
Posted by Tui Brown · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
I would rather be the 1 in a million then 0. -
Tui - Te Whanganui a Hei
Posted by Adele Smaill · September 14, 2020 3:02 PM
Taku kainga ki te Aotearoa.
