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Ngā Karere me Ngā Rauemi
News and Resources
Ngā Karere me Ngā Rauemi
News and Resources
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Te Rangaihi Reo Māori
The Movement
Te Rangaihi Reo Māori
The Movement
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Te Pae Kōrero
Our Community
Te Pae Kōrero
Our Community
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Events
Huihuinga
Events
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Learning Pathways
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Learning Pathways
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jenni - Whangarei
Posted by jenni Moore · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Because I care deeply about supporting the indigenous people in this land to be able to realise their tino rangatiratanga, in all areas, especially health. -
Marge - Auckland
Posted by Marge Tiakiwai · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Ko tōku Reo tōku oranga. -
Rosei - Auckland
Posted by Rosei Leota · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
To support the indigenous language of our nation. -
Dani - Wellington
Posted by Dani Barrett · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
I married into a Maori whanau & have 2 beautiful tamariki who I want to tautoko & help fill them with mana about being Maori! -
Trudy - Kaikohe
Posted by Trudy Hau · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
My why is my Tupuna, my whakatupuranga, my wairua. -
Jeneane - Christchurch
Posted by Jeneane Unuia · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Knowledge I want to learn. -
Linda - Dunedin
Posted by Linda Buxton · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
We live in Aotearoa and Te Reo is a beautiful language and an important part of the culture here. -
Maureen - Tamaki Makaurau
Posted by Maureen Sheldon · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Language is a taonga, and it is a privilege to receive an invitation to share this gift. -
Sonya - Hawkes Bay
Posted by Sonya Henderson · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Te Reo is a poetic, beautiful language that needs to be celebrated and woven deeper into the fabric of our society. -
Francie - Hamilton
Posted by Francie Waitai · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
I have a special connection to this kaupapa. -
Lynda - Wellington
Posted by Lynda Chanwai-Earle · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
I want my children to be proud of their own Māori inheritance and I want to learn to be more confident with te reo Māori when speaking in public. -
Gina - Dunedin
Posted by Gina Stefani · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
As a kaiako in the Early childhood sector we work from a bi-cultural curriculum and it is important to us as a centre to be active in supporting our tamariki in te ao Māori. -
Marisse - Auckland
Posted by Marisse Paterson · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
It is important to me because I value the bicultural history of New Zealand and the connection to my whakapapa that I gain when I incorporate Te Reo into my everyday communication. -
Bridget - Tauranga
Posted by Bridget Chugg · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
So I can grow in my knowledge and understanding of tikanga, kawa and Te Reo. -
Roger - Wellington
Posted by Roger Miller · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Te Reo Maori is a beautiful language and it needs our support. -
Segie - Hamilton
Posted by Segie Govender · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
To get involved in Maori Language week and learn something new. -
Aj - Auckland
Posted by Aj Ratu · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
I never knew Te Reo growing up and being a mum I want my child to embrace her culture. -
Shannan - Hastings
Posted by Shannan King · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
My reality is that my friends are all raising their babies to speak reo. -
Moana - Queenstown
Posted by Moana Thorn · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
We should celebrate our unique and beautiful Maori Culture, language, and history every day so that new generations grow up being proud of our people and live in a country that has equal opportunities for all. -
Emma-Lee - Auckland
Posted by Emma-Lee Pera-Kingi · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Because It is my culture and my heritage that has been lost through the generations, I think it of it as a privilege to speak the language, all my cousins and older and younger can speak it and it makes me feel left out so I want to learn my reo. -
Truby - Murupara
Posted by Truby Aho · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
I firmly believe that learning te reo māori is beneficial to ALL of Aotearoa, as we Māori look at revitalising our reo as well as our stories. -
Ngawini - Palmerston North
Posted by Ngawini Heretini · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
Nā Tā Hēmi Henare te kōrero, "ko te reo te mauri o te mana Māori. -
Caroline - Auckland
Posted by Caroline Herbert · September 14, 2020 11:11 AM
The Maori language is part of our heritage and culture in New Zealand and I would like to be able to use it in order to honour that. -
Christine - Whanganui
Posted by Christine Beals · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
Why, is our whanau and Moko, also we resonate with the Tikanga, Manaaki, wairua and te reo Maori as a way to live. -
Peggy - Auckland
Posted by Peggy Newton · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
Te Reo contributes to Aotearoa's unique place in the world and we must help it flourish! -
Helen - Wellington
Posted by Helen Payn · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
Te reo Maori deserves to be spoken, heard and loved . -
Wihapi - Auckland
Posted by Wihapi Haira · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
To ensure that our reo flourishes and is maintained for our future generations. -
Hikawai - Rotorua
Posted by Hikawai Te Nahu · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
Kia whāngai i te kākano na tūnohunohu mā i whakatō. -
Sophie - Wellington
Posted by Sophie Parkes · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
Te Reo Māori is the beating heart of the foundation of this land. -
Bryan - Auckland
Posted by Bryan Fox · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
It's really important to our identity and keeping the language alive. -
Te Kamaka - Whangarei
Posted by Te Kamaka Manuel · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
Ko te reo te mauri ora, e taea ai te kī - He Māori ahau! -
Kelsey - Wallaceville, UPPER HUTT
Posted by Kelsey Morrison · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
We want to inspire our tamariki to use te reo and keep the language alive! -
Jenna - Dunedin
Posted by Jenna Paterson · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
It is one of our National languages and the language of the native people of Aoteroa. -
Jodahn - Whangarei
Posted by Jodahn Gibson · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
We must keep our language alive and provide inspiration to our younger generation x. -
Jen - Nelson
Posted by Jen Germano · September 14, 2020 11:10 AM
For my kids- to show them that to korero Māori is an important part of being a New Zealander and should be a normal part of everyone's life 😊. -
Rebecca - Wellington
Posted by Rebecca Ngarimu · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
For my children who are of Maori decent. -
Alaina - Nationwide
Posted by Alaina Luxmoore · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
Te reo enriches New Zealand, it's important to recognise its significance and play a part in making te reo part of daily life and conversation. -
Anabel - Mt Roskill
Posted by Anabel Fernandez · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
As a migrant in this country it is important for me to honour mana whenua of this land and their reo. -
Joseph - Auckland
Posted by Joseph Yang · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
I want to communicate with them. -
Kath - Ashburton
Posted by Kath Mentink · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
Always wanted to be more comfortable with te reo Maori and this is a great opportunity. -
Pam - Whangarei
Posted by Pam Vette · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
I believe it is important to acknowledge and preserve Maori culture, customs and language. -
Janine - Whangaparaoa
Posted by Janine Farrow · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
I no longer what to be ingnorant. -
Brooklyn - Auckland
Posted by Brooklyn Keown Wohnseidler · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
As i come from a maori family its important to build my relationship with my ancestors. -
Andrea - Mt wellington
Posted by Andrea Gordine · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
Because it is the indigenous culture of Aotearoa therefore it is part of our Kiwi culture and who we are. -
Nesan - Auckland
Posted by Nesan Sundrum · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
Keen to futher my knowledge of Maori. -
Jess - Auckland
Posted by Jess Cleland · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
For my friends. -
diane - Christchurch
Posted by diane Miller · September 14, 2020 11:09 AM
To be successful in bi-cultural practice at work. -
Emily - Auckland
Posted by Emily Ellison · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
Because I live in New Zealand and its part of our history. -
Rebecca - Blenheim
Posted by Rebecca Lunt · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
te reo Māori is unique to NZ, if we lose it here it's gone forever. -
Polina - Auckland
Posted by Polina Howe · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
I hae a random reason: I just really like learning languages:) I remember listening to a course of lectures on linguistics by John McWhorter and he mentioned that te reo Māori is the best example of language revitalisation in the world. -
Carolyn - Te Kauwhata
Posted by Carolyn Berney · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
As an educator I recognise how important it is for us to teach and normalise Te Reo in our country. -
Dianne - NZ European/Pakeha
Posted by Dianne O'Connor · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
To acknowledge the journey and actions people took 40 years. -
Kate - Wellington
Posted by Kate Maxwell · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
My children are Māori <3. -
Anita - Auckland
Posted by Anita Vongkhamdy · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
Im doing this for my friend Arwen who encouraged me to sign up. -
Dian - New Plymouth
Posted by Dian Brookes · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
I believe that Te Reo Maori is an important and unique part of our culture in Aotearoa and I want to see it grow in it's use and understanding by those who live here. -
Rachael - Whangarei
Posted by Rachael Snook · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
It is Aotearoa and it is our language to embrace and maintain. -
Vanessa - Palmerston North
Posted by Vanessa Irvine · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
I need to get over my previously bad experience and get familiar with te reo maori. -
Sophie - Auckland
Posted by Sophie Wilmer · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
Im doing this for my friend who is so supportive of the maori language movement. -
Kate - Invercargill
Posted by Kate Hays · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
All languages are precious. -
Abi - Auckland
Posted by Abi Peacock · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
Doing this for my friend Arwen who encourages me to learn more te reo. -
Sophie - Auckland
Posted by Sophie Aitkenhead · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
growing the language. -
Alyrra - Wellington
Posted by Alyrra Aron · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
Coming from a different culture myself, it's important to go back to the roots and to not forget the culture and the language of where we came from. -
Rebecca - Tamaki-Makau-Rau
Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
Maori is a language unique to Aotearoa, and it is up to all NZers to keep this reo alive so we can pass this taonga on to future generations I also want to increase my cultural awareness and honour the indigenous people of this land to in some small way repay the debt of privilege I have received as a pakeha from historic colonisation . -
Kirsten - Titirangi
Posted by Kirsten Sullivan · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
So my daughter understands the importance of this language for all New Zealanders as she grows up in Aotearoa. -
Tarryn - Ōtautahi
Posted by Tarryn Ryan · September 14, 2020 11:08 AM
There's two main reasons I'm learning Te Reo Māori. -
Paris - Auckland
Posted by Paris Boyce Bacon · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
for my whanau and friends. -
Nikki - Invercargill
Posted by Nikki Burns · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Because the Treaty being ‘lived’ out in Aotearoa between Māori and Pākehā is the basis for a flourishing New Zealand. -
Coral - Wellington
Posted by Coral Midwinter · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Te reo Māori is a beautiful language that we are privilaged to have. -
Francesca - Auckland
Posted by Francesca Moverley · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
for my friends . -
Elize - Auckland
Posted by Elize Beukes · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
For me, embracing and promoting Te Reo Māori is a small part of being a good Treaty partner. -
Sharon - Rotorua
Posted by Sharon Brunton · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
To join as one nation with mutual respect and love. -
Luke - Kaiwaka
Posted by Luke Williamson · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
I realised a couple of years ago that te reo Māori was like a musical accompaniment to life in NZ but I couldn't understand it. -
Hazel - Auckland
Posted by Hazel Gregg · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
living in aotearoa to embrace its national language. -
sally - auckland
Posted by sally french · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
I work for NZ Police and our team celebrates diversity. -
Paula - Tauranga
Posted by Paula Frawley · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Its our heritage and responsibility to so. -
Marija - Auckland
Posted by Marija Nikolic · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
For my friend who encourages me to speak te reo. -
Brad - Wellington
Posted by Brad Poulter · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Feel free to share) For all NZDF comrades, our DDI team will be taking part in Te Wā Tuku Reo Māori | Māori language moment at 1200 Monday 14 September. -
Carla - Auckland
Posted by Carla McIntyre · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
For School. -
Chris - Whanganui
Posted by Chris Jacques · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
As a GP I'm keen to see equity in health outcomes between Maori and non Maori in New Zealand. -
Richard - Upper Hutt
Posted by Richard Catterall · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
As a pakeha teacher in a NZ school I want to become more confident with Te Reo. -
Sarah - New Plymouth
Posted by Sarah DeSouza · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
To celebrate the taonga of te reo Maori, and to support it's widespread use so that the language continues to flourish and grow. -
Amanda - Lower Hutt
Posted by Amanda Dickson · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Because it is a beautiful and important part of New Zealand culture! -
Sarah - Auckland
Posted by Sarah Jack · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Tikanga and te reo Māori belongs uniquely to New Zealand and it is our privilege and our responsibility to nurture both. -
Jesse - christchurch
Posted by Jesse Beeforth · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
To take part in a significant cultural event. -
Steph - Lower Hutt
Posted by Steph Lewis · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Being part of 1 million reflects our commitment to becoming an authentically bicultural Aotearoa. -
Brad - Wellington
Posted by Brad Poulter · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
There are many things that define Kiwis and connect us to our home but te reo Māori is unique, lets celebrate and protect this beautiful language. -
Kate - Pukerua Bay, Porirua
Posted by Kate Dreaver · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
As a mother, educator, and citizen, I'm passionate about both combatting racism and celebrating who we are . -
Matthew - Auckland
Posted by Matthew Williamson · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Because it is the indigenous and precious language of Aotearoa and the more we can become bi-lingual the better and richer our society will be. -
Maya - Christchurch
Posted by Maya Connolly · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
To keep the Maori language alive and to show our commitment to the bi-cultural diversity in New Zealand. -
Marie - Tamaki Makaurau
Posted by Marie Edwards · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Because I am Pakeha-Maori not raised te ao Maori, and at 51 am hungry to take back our language - an act of decolonization. -
H - Auckland
Posted by Ruth (Gordie) Palmer · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
I'm pakeha / tauiwi and so glad to be a citizen of Aotearoa, joining in to demonstrate support for our bicultural country! -
Sam - Christchurch
Posted by Sam Collier · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
To further show the vitality and significant of Te Reo Maori and to become the one in a million as part of the moment. -
Deborah - Ōtautahi
Posted by Deborah Amos · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
To honour the Treaty promises and whakamana Te Reo in our kura. -
Adrienne - Napier
Posted by Adrienne Toner · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
To keep the language alive. -
Kim - Auckland
Posted by Kim Reed · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
I'm not from New Zealand but have lived here for 26 years and proud of how much te reo Māori is used in media and casual conversations (simple greetings and some common phrases). -
Jodie - Tauranga
Posted by Jodie Hurley · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
There is so much local history in our area that is not widely known. -
houda - Rolleston
Posted by houda el banna · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
Maori is the official language of NZ. -
Fiona - Near Ipswich UK
Posted by Fiona Lewry · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
It is important for me to take part because I believe it is vitally important for New Zealand to make sure Māorī is spoken widely within the county. -
Annabel - Christchurch
Posted by Annabel Pawson · September 14, 2020 11:07 AM
To keep Te Reo Māori alive in New Zealand and to honor the treaty. -
Sandra - Hawkes Bay
Posted by Sandra Corbett · September 14, 2020 11:06 AM
An expression of the power off unity and recognition of the importance of valuing language as a component of identity and connectedness.