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David - Tamaki Makau Rau
Posted by David Gauld · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Te reo Maaori is a taonga and is an important part of NZ's identity. -
Daphne - Napier
Posted by Daphne Barraclough · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Being Māori it’s important for me and my whanau our values in who we are where we come from the aroha we have for each other and those that are important to us. -
Dale - Waihi
Posted by Dale King · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Im maori but have never had the chance to learn correctly. -
Dahnie - Auckland
Posted by Dahnie Skelling · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Because Reo Māori is a big part of the NZ culture. -
Cyndi - Tikipunga
Posted by Cyndi Herewini · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Dont want apart of my identity ro be lost. -
Craig - Ngaruawahia
Posted by Craig Blakey · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
So my children and moko will learn te reo and continue to keep there ti kanga. -
Clementine - Auckland
Posted by Clementine Fraser · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Language is a huge part of culture and identity. -
Claudia - Gisborne
Posted by Claudia Kumeroa · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
NZ is Maori and Maori is the Native language and people’s of the land. -
Cindy - Auckland
Posted by Cindy Sullivan · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
For me it is important to take part to celebrate te reo Māori for the beautiful language that it is and to show support for all our rangitahi, kaiako and whanau who work tirelessly to keep the language and Māori identity true and alive. -
Chris & Kiri - Melbourne
Posted by Chris & Kiri Herangi · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
One of the things our culture taught me is that people matter. -
Cheryl - Methven
Posted by Cheryl Isherwood · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
I believe that Te Reo is part of New Zealand history and it is important for our next generation to learn Te Reo and Maori history. -
Cheryl - Christchurch
Posted by Cheryl Brown · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
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Chapman - Martinborough
Posted by Chapman Kutia · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
To re connect with my maoritanga and whakapapa. -
Cesar Jr - Auckland
Posted by Cesar Jr Sabili · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
For me Te reo Maori is a central component of Māori culture, and an important aspect of participation and identity. -
Cathy - Ōtautahi
Posted by Cathy Payne · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
To keep this beautiful reo alive, as well as consolidating my own learning while encouraging others to learn. -
Catherine - Christchurch
Posted by Catherine Moore · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Because te reo is a taonga we need to practice to keep it alive. -
Cassy - Kapiti
Posted by Cassy Winter · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
I have alway loved the Maori language so much and one of my biggest regrets is not taking Maori at school. -
Carrie - Wellington
Posted by Carrie Lagerstedt · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
The resurgence and societal re-acceptance of te reo as a living language is beautiful to behold. -
Carolyn - Paraparaumu and Wellington
Posted by Carolyn Pritchett · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
I love the language and poetry of what i hear translated. -
Carolyn - Lower Hutt
Posted by Carolyn van Leuven · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Ka kōrero, ka moemoeā tātou . -
Caroline - Wellington
Posted by Caroline Hughes · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
I would like to learn words and phrases and become more knowledgeable and confident. -
Caroline
Posted by Caroline Vaamainuu · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
I came from the UK 10 years ago, and always try to learn new words and greetings from my students. -
Carmen - Ohaeawai
Posted by Carmen Clarke · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
To be a good role model for the next generation and make sure they know how important Te Reo Maori is, on this day and every day. -
Candace - Opunake
Posted by Candace Toopi · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Because our language is beautiful and should be celebrated and shared everyday! -
Caleb - Auckland
Posted by Caleb Sitagata · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Because I think that it is important that we educate people on the native language of New Zealand so we can keep it alive. -
Caitlin - Wellington
Posted by Caitlin Wimsett · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
It is a privilege to learn and use te reo, and to be able to journey into te ao Māori. -
Caitlin - London
Posted by Caitlin Grover · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Te Reo is a vital part of our culture as Kiwis and all of us as citizens should be embracing, learning and celebrating this as one. -
C - Wellington
Posted by Nic Johnstone · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
Keep Maori culture alive. -
Bunnies Pre-School - Cambridge
Posted by Rachel King · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
We want to show our support by helping to keep the language alive in our Pre-School. -
Brydie - Dunedin
Posted by Brydie Ockwell · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
I’m Pākehā, and I wish my ancestors hadn’t moved to Aotearoa the way they did, stealing land that could have been happily shared (if they weren’t such dicks). -
Bronwyn - Helensville
Posted by Bronwyn Conlogue · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
To show our support for Te Reo Māori and The Treaty of Waitangi. -
Bronte - Leigh
Posted by Bronte Waata · September 14, 2020 11:25 AM
We want to protect Te Reo Māori, speak Te Reo Māori and teach Te Reo Māori our tamariki. -
Brodie - Auckland
Posted by Brodie Murrell · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
Because that’s who we are. -
Brianna - Hamilton
Posted by Brianna Goodwin · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
As a professional working with tamariki Māori it is important to me to know, understand and awhi their Māoritanga, including te reo. -
Bret - Auckland
Posted by Bret Vykopal (and team) · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
Te Reo is a key part of being a New Zealander so we should take as many opportunities as we can to practice. -
Brent - Auckland
Posted by Brent Reihana · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
It’s who I am. -
Braxton - wairoa
Posted by Braxton Solomon · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
to normalise our culture and learn Te reo. -
Brandy - Whangarei
Posted by Brandy Henare · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
Love learning and speaking the reo! -
Binam - Tauranga
Posted by Binam Kanung Magar · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
To get to know about the Maori culture better. -
Bernice - Auckland
Posted by Bernice Chiam · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
I manage the sustainability and social outcomes team at my work place. -
Becky - Dunedin
Posted by Becky Marshall · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
Te Reo Māori is such a beautiful language and as someone who is the first in a long line to not speak it natively I think it's super important to learn and bring back that history. -
Bebe - Shannon
Posted by Bebe Te Awe Awe-Wall · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
He whakahirarawa mō te wairua te hinengaro te tinana ki te ako ki te whakaatu te reo me ōna tïkanga a kuia mä a Koro mä kia haere kotahi ai a tätou ki roto i te aō hurihuri nei. -
barry - lincoln
Posted by barry parker · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
to not lose any more knowledge,and revitalise my learning. -
Atareta - Hawkes Bay NZ
Posted by Atareta Smith · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
Ko te reo Maori toku poutoko manawa. -
Ashliegh - Taumarunui
Posted by Ashliegh Jefferies · September 14, 2020 11:24 AM
So for me it's important that we normalize the speaking of our own language. -
Ashley - Ashburton
Posted by Ashley McArthur · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I'm not of Maori decent but I believe Te Reo Maori is important for all New Zealander's to learn as it is unique to our country and culture. -
Ashleigh - Dunedin
Posted by Ashleigh Bartlett · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I think it's important because its a New Zealand national language and its important to acknowledge our history. -
Anthea - Auckland
Posted by Anthea Dunning · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
All NZ children should have the opportunity to learn Te Reo. -
Annie - Pāpāmoa
Posted by Annie McCreary · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
As a New Zealander there is nothing more important. -
Annie - Auckland
Posted by Annie Muir · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I did a year of Te Reo in 2019 - and I am loving learning more and more about Tikanga Maori. -
Anneliese - Mt Wellington
Posted by Anneliese Stephens · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Te Reo is the most beautiful language and I want it to flourish and be heard on the streets, bus, parks by everyone who lives here- regardless of ethnicity. -
Anne - Auckland
Posted by Leanne Shaw · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
It's important for me to take part because of my NZ heritage. -
Anna - Wellington
Posted by Anna Sheffield · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I want to learn more about the First Nations people’s language and culture to help tautoko the mana of Aotearoa. -
Anna - Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Posted by Anna Hamilton · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Normalising Te Reo in our everyday is the best way to be a ‘team’ of 5million. -
Anna - Raumati
Posted by Anna Bartholomew · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
We need to treasure our Maori tikanga and feel it should be honoured not only in our schools with our tamariki but throughout daily life in Aotearoa. -
Anjali - Christchurch
Posted by Anjali Krishnan · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I come from a backward caste in India which is a minority group and speak a minority language from India. -
Angelo - Melbourne
Posted by Angelo Portelli · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Although in Australia, I work for a progressive New Zealand company who pride themselves on being inclusive of all cultures & personalities. -
Aneesa - Auckland
Posted by Aneesa Davids · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
As a teacher, I have an amazing opportunity to help materialise the vision of Te Reo Maori for all New Zealanders by 2040.
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Andy - Bangkok
Posted by Andy Vaughan · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I’m a kiwi living in Bangkok who has been part of our Kapa Haka group for ten years. -
andrea - Wellington 18 February 2020
Posted by Andrea Tamahaga · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Some things are better said in Māori. -
Andrea - Christchurch
Posted by Andrea Clark · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I have Maori bloodline that I am interested to find out more about. -
Anatipa - Wairoa
Posted by Anatipa Te Hā o Hinehopu · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
He mea nui tēnei te kōrero Māori ahakoa te iti hei ara whakakaha, whakaohooho anō i te reo Māori ki roto i ngā wāhi mahi katoa o Aotearoa, kia pūawai anō te moemoea, te hiahia o Wairoa Rearua. -
Anaru
Posted by Anaru Begbie · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Ko te reo Māori, te reo rangatira! -
Amy - Morrinsville
Posted by Amy Barker · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I think it's important as a NZer to encourage and support Maori language/culture where I can. -
Amy - Auckland
Posted by Amy Farrell · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I moved to NZ in January to work in a primary school. -
Amy - Auckland
Posted by Amy Hays · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Support the first language of Aotearoa. -
Amrit - Tauranga
Posted by Amrit Chapagain · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
To learn about different tradition and get to know what its like. -
Amber - Wairoa
Posted by Amber Hammond · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
To be close to my culture and family. -
Amanda - Waikato
Posted by Amanda Ellis · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
I am a pakeha ECE kaiako and I want tamariki to experience the language that is unique to our country. -
Amanda - Palmerston North
Posted by Amanda Mori · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Our children need to see through example the importance of Te Reo and by respecting and valuing our country's language and customs hopefully shows the maori children and others in my class how much I value and respect them. -
Amanda - Christchurch
Posted by Amanda Keith · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
It is important to ensure we build te reo so we don't loose te reo. -
Amanda - Auckland
Posted by Amanda Dalton · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural NZ. -
Alwyn - Wellington
Posted by Alwyn Bakker · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Because te reo Māori is one of the things that makes NZ special, and so it should be celebrated and normalised. -
Allison - Auckland
Posted by Allison Butcher · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
Te reo Māori is an incredibly beautiful language and am loving being on this journey. -
Allie - Christchurch
Posted by Allie Coyle · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
It is important for Te Maunga to be part of the Māori Language Moment as we are actively working to incorporate more Te Reo into our day to day lives. -
Allan - Christchurch
Posted by Allan Dunstan · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
So the language of our first people is not lost. -
Alice - Blenheim
Posted by Alice Lammas · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
As a pākeha, I passionately believe that Te Reo should be taught, celebrated and promoted as the ataahua language that it is and all it represents! -
Alexandra - Manukau
Posted by Alex Tourangi · September 14, 2020 11:23 AM
This is important to me as I am a descendant of Ngapuhi. -
Alexandra - Kirikiriroa
Posted by Alexandra Bridger · September 14, 2020 11:22 AM
I think it's a really important part of New Zealand culture. -
Alejandra - Auckland
Posted by Alejandra Soto · September 14, 2020 11:22 AM
I have grown in Aotearoa and have learned do many words over my life but still cant make a sentence, my goal is too achieve a simple conversation with ease, that is my happy goal. -
Albie - Hastings HB
Posted by Albie Hawea · September 14, 2020 11:22 AM
Its time for me and the other many to make reo a everyday occurrence. -
Alana - Canterbury
Posted by Alana Tobia · September 14, 2020 11:22 AM
Because its who I am, Its apart of me so embrace it, learn it and move forward with it to better educate our tamariki. -
Ahoroa - Tauranga
Posted by Ahoroa Pini · September 14, 2020 11:22 AM
My self and My Tamariki are my why. -
Agnes - Auckland
Posted by Agnes Tepania · September 14, 2020 11:22 AM
I would like to gain confidence and understanding of Te Reo so I can korero at home and in the workplace. -
Adrian - Taranaki
Posted by Adrian Tongariro · September 14, 2020 11:22 AM
Because I'm proud of my people and reo. -
Abby - Wellington
Posted by Abby Holden · September 14, 2020 11:22 AM
It is essential for kaiako to provide a bi-culutral environment, working in partnership and living te riti o waitangi, and "keeping the Maori language alive". -
Abbey - Auckland
Posted by Abbey Harrison · September 14, 2020 11:22 AM
Because te reo is one of the most important taonga we have in Aotearoa. -
Aaron - Tūrangi
Posted by Aaron Moeke · September 14, 2020 11:18 AM
I've always wanted to learn te reo but "life" got in the way. -
Hineipaketia - Turangi
Posted by Hineipaketia Downes · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Its important to me as a Maori that our language lives on for our future generations to come . -
Le Tisha - Mangatoki
Posted by Letisha Weston-Jacobson · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
He take nui te reo, Te Reo Maori ki ahau na te mea, he taonga te reo na a matou matua tupuna. -
Gabrielle - Auckland
Posted by Gabrielle Lord · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
We are lucky to live in NZ and to have the Māori culture. -
Jo - Alexandra
Posted by Jo O'Connor · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Te reo Maori is 'our' language in Aotearoa NZ - we all have a responsibility to ensure it thrives and is part of every day NZ. -
Margaret - Auckland
Posted by Margie McLeod · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Te reo Māori is Aotearoa’s language, we should all know the basics at least. -
Laura - Auckland
Posted by Laura Cibilich · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
It's the first and native language of Aotearoa and my husband and kids are Māori. -
Pikiteora - Mangatoki
Posted by Pikiteora Weston-Jacobson · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Kia kaua to tatou reo e rite ki te moa! -
Rachel - Christchurch
Posted by Rachel Kahi · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
I would like to improve my own knowledge and skills in Te Reo so I can confidently integrate the language into my every day life. -
Dallas - Gisborne
Posted by Dallas Boyce · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
As teachers/parents/and people of Aotearoa, we work hard towards building our reo and sharing this with our teaching community. -
Kapa - Wellington
Posted by Kapa Te Aho · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
From my students:. -
Catarina - Wellington
Posted by Catarina Gutierrez · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
It's important to me to take part this year because it's small actions that make a big difference. -
Nick - Auckland
Posted by Nick Gordge · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
I have a deepening respect and awareness of Maori heritage and culture, and want to continue to learn.