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Tauri - Aucklwmd
Posted by Tauri Lyndon · September 14, 2020 11:02 AM
Closes with disabed whanau. -
Terereawai - Hamilton
Posted by Terereawai Kipa-Kearns · September 14, 2020 11:02 AM
He mea motuhake the reo maori, kia ora tonu the iwi maori me ngona tikanga katoa. -
Jas - Auckland
Posted by Jas Lall · September 14, 2020 11:02 AM
To start my learning from somewhere along with my team! -
Moveen - Auckland
Posted by Moveen Lal · September 14, 2020 11:02 AM
To honour tangata whenua. -
Sonia
Posted by Sonia Lewis · September 14, 2020 11:02 AM
Because it is the duty of each and every citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand to be a "Treaty partner". -
Sharrie - Otautahi
Posted by Sharrie Ripo · September 14, 2020 11:02 AM
It should never have been beaten out of our tupuna. -
Kim - Auckland
Posted by Kim Laurence · September 14, 2020 11:02 AM
I am a psychotherapist and identify as Māori but grew up pākehā. -
Aingel - Taranaki
Posted by Aingel Ruakere · September 14, 2020 11:02 AM
Because our Reo matters . -
Angelique - Auckalnd
Posted by Angelique Curtis · September 14, 2020 11:02 AM
Te Reo Māori connects me with my past, present and future. -
Catherine - Invercargill
Posted by Catherine Carroll · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Te Reo is a beautiful unique language that was nearly lost, just like my native language Irish. -
InsideOUT - Wellington
Posted by InsideOUT K≈çaro · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te reo Māori. -
Chantel - Auckland
Posted by Chantel Anderson · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Because I want my child to be able to speak and understand her own culture. -
Joanne - Auckland
Posted by Joanne Reidy · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
"My language is my strength an ornament of grace". -
Chris - London
Posted by Chris Mead · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
I'm moving to New Zealand and want to be able to communicate in te reo Mãori. -
Michaela - Wellington
Posted by Michaela Wilkinson · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
I love the language of te reo Maori. -
Bonnie - Auckland
Posted by Bonnie Houston · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Because it is important to my identity and as a child I really struggled with it. -
Sei - Tokoroa
Posted by Sei Simiona · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
It's important to learn te reo as it is our duty to learn the language of this beautiful country. -
Didiz - Whangarei
Posted by Didiz Leefe · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Our language is so beautiful along with our culture. -
Sian - Taupo
Posted by Sian Moffitt · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
It is important to integrate te reo into everyday life as it is one of Aotearoa's core languages, and the language of tangata whenua. -
Bijan - Otaki
Posted by Bijan Tato · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
I thought it would be a new experience to try out and see what I get out of it . -
Sarah - Timaru
Posted by Sarah Bates · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
I want to be able to share more reo with the tamariki at work and for them to learn and share as they head off to school. -
Katy - Ruakaka
Posted by Katy Murrie · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
My husband is Maori and so are my children. -
Marie - Waitara
Posted by Marie Potts · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Encourages my children to learn and participate and continue using Te reo in their everyday life. -
Viv - Lower Hutt
Posted by viv Wong · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
To support and foster te reo in our NZ community. -
Dana - Dunedin
Posted by Dana Te Kanawa · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
So I can keep growing, learning and sharing Te reo Māori with our tamariki . -
Fritt - Auckland
Posted by Fritt Ni · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
My Poppa, Stephen Joseph Geary, loved the Maori people and the Maori language. -
Tenge - Kerikero
Posted by Tenge Craven · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Brmecause I feel like i don't make the most of my wonderful heritage-I'm so blessed and lucky to be Māori and if I can be one of the million that prove to the rest of the country how important and special our language and tikanga is to us than that will be a day well spent. -
Bernadette
Posted by Bernadette King · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
I have many mokopuna and mokomoko who have gone through kohanga reo me kura. -
Charlotte - Hamilton
Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Its important for everyone to learn Te Reo Māori as this is our native language of New Zealand. -
Ana Lisa - Auckland
Posted by Ana Lisa de Jong · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Because I am on a journey discovering my Maori ancestry. -
Moneece - Putaruru
Posted by Moneece Mahara · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
I am a Maori wahine brought up in an environment where te reo Maori and Tikanga Maori was scarce and I want to become fluent in te reo & tikanga Maori. -
Kazz - Christchurch
Posted by kazz Te Puni · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
It's important to me as I want te reo Maori to be a normal part of kiwi (New Zealanders) life. -
Tom - Christchurch
Posted by Tom Mair · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
As a future teacher, I will influence so many young lives and I want to be able to do it for the better. -
desharna - auckland
Posted by desharna solomon · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
To keep our maori culture alive and so we are well connected to it. -
Kayleigh - Wellington
Posted by Kayleigh Merrett · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
There was once so much stigma and negativity towards speaking and learning te reo, now that i am on the journey of learning (and loving it) i want to encourage others and show them how fun and interesting it is to learn the language. -
Dallas - Masterton
Posted by Alamein Gillies · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Keep our language alive and thriving. -
Lalagofaatasi - Tauranga
Posted by Lalagofaatasi Lauvao · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
I don’t want my Maori family’s reo to die out because of white entitlement, and supremacy in New Zealand. -
Mark - Waikanae
Posted by Mark Wright · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Really want to start learning Te reo as i am kiwi born. -
Georgia - Hamilton
Posted by Georgia Deacon · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
Because it is my culture . -
Margie - Auckland
Posted by Margie Tukerangi · September 14, 2020 11:01 AM
E maha ng1a whakaaro māku, engari ko tētahi o ngā mea tino. -
Deborah - Christchurch
Posted by Deborah Rogers · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
It is part of our country's identity and we need to make up fpr the years where people weren't allowed to speak or live Maori. -
Salita - Auckland
Posted by Salita Hauiti-Hei Hei · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
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Angela - Dunedin
Posted by Angela Young · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
Honouring and respecting what is essentially New Zealand culture keeps it alive And encourages new learners. -
Sally - Christchurch
Posted by Sally Nutira-Hoani · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
Keeping te reo alive and thriving. -
Crosby - Auckland
Posted by Crosby Maxwell · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
Because of my heritage. -
Taylor - Auckland
Posted by Taylor Bell · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
Not being Maori myself, but living in New Zealand it is important to me. -
Judy - Auckland
Posted by Judy McFall-McCaffery · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
the University of Auckland is strongly committed to te reo Māori encouraging all staff to learn and use te reo in our everyday work here is our link to our staff development resource. -
amber - Wellington
Posted by amber Sisarich · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
I love Māori language and culture, but also believe as a kiwi I should be able to read and speak te reo confidently. -
[email protected] - Auckland
Posted by Tina Ru · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
I am currently doing a te reo course through AUT to better my knowledge and understanding. -
Henry - Waiuku
Posted by Henry Pairama · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
To encourage my children to use and love our beautiful reo . -
Te Haiata - Hamilton
Posted by Te Haiata Ohlson · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
It is a part of me,my being and my spirit. -
Pita - Porirua
Posted by Pita Rameka · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
I want to learn how to korero in te reo and know how to speak it so I can talk on the paepae and for my kids. -
Margaret - Wellington
Posted by Margaret Mills · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
Taking part encourages me to keep going, to keep using Te Reo. -
Rachel - Auckland
Posted by Rachel Keating · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
As a teacher, te reo is at the core of what makes New Zealand unique, what gives it its identity. -
Colin - Auckland
Posted by Colin Turner · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
For my daughter who uplifts and encourages everyone to speak te reo when they can and at their pace. -
Joanna - Pukekohe
Posted by Joanna Moana · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
My whānau x x x especially my tamariki. -
Myra - Auckland
Posted by Myra Harihona · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
To spread and grow te reo. -
Juliet - Wellington
Posted by Juliet Young · September 14, 2020 11:00 AM
It's important all New Zealanders understand the importance of our indigenous language and embrace learning at least a little te reo. -
Pippa - Auckland
Posted by pippa Broughton · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
To strengthen and build my connetcion to my culture. -
Ahere - Christchurch
Posted by Ahere Hape · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
To support my mum in her Te Reo journey. -
Kelsi - Putaruru
Posted by Kelsi Motutere · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Ka ako ana oku tamahine kei raro i te kaupapa o te kohanga reo. -
Arwen - Auckland
Posted by Arwen Harrison · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Because I am Maori and the language is important to me. -
Valerie - West Taratahi
Posted by Valerie Morse · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Ko te reo Māori te reo tuatahi o Aotearoa! -
Cassandra - Auckland
Posted by Cassandra Kenworthy · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Its so important we keep Maori Language alive. -
Shannon - Auckland
Posted by Shannon Malcolm · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Cause it's sad that te reo is a dying language we need to keep it alive. -
ginette - Quimperlé
Posted by ginette Techer · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Know the roots of a country. -
Amber - Christchurch
Posted by Amber Hamilton · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
My Grandad was Māori I sadly never got the chance to know him or much about where I come from on that side of the family, but I'm still eager to learn all. -
Dale - Wellington
Posted by Dale Corlett · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Because te reo is unique to Aotearoa and such an important insight into te ao Māori. -
Daniele - Havelock North
Posted by Daniele Scanzi · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
A language is an element through which a culture expresses itself, therefore keeping a language alive is essential to keep a culture alive. -
Maree - Auckland
Posted by Maree Harrison · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Because its part of Aotearoa. -
Terangi - Hamilton
Posted by Terangi Hapuku · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
I want to support my culture in any and every way. -
Gretchen - Auckland
Posted by Gretchen Fernandez · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
It is important to celebrate Te Reo which is an integral part of being a New Zealander. -
Heidi - Napier
Posted by Heidi Kereti · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
As I get to an age where mokopuna will be a part of our lives I want more knowledge and confidence in our original language and tikanga for both them and myself. -
Jordan - Auckland
Posted by Jordan Pautu · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
To keep embracing and encouraging the use of Maori anguage and Maoriculture especially for Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori language week. -
Nathan - Invercargill
Posted by Nathan Bergin · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
It's about putting myself out there, outside my comfort zone. -
Te Akauroa - Otaki
Posted by Te Akauroa Jacob · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
He mea nui ki a au te whai wāhi atu ki te kaupapa nei hei whakatairanga i tō tātou reo kāmehameha. -
Caitlin - Auckland
Posted by Caitlin McKeown · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
He puna wai, He puna kai, He puna reo, He puna ora, Ita-a-ita! -
Serena - Foxton
Posted by Serena Kuiti · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Because its my language and I'm committed to becoming confident and capable. -
Harrison - Waitemata
Posted by Harrison Maree · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
I think its imporant to me as I come from maori descent. -
Catherine - Porirua
Posted by Catherine Gibbs · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Respect for our indigenous culture. -
Aleise - Te Puke
Posted by Aleise Puketapu · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
To continue the legacy that our tupuna have left for us. -
Christine - Wellington
Posted by Christine Hope · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Sharing reo while also learning is a passion for me I believe we are the people to raise this language and teaching the next generation. -
Cam - Whakatāne
Posted by Cam Rota · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
Māori is lacking within Aotearoa. -
Embassy of Ireland to New Zealand
Posted by Embassy of Ireland · September 14, 2020 10:59 AM
As a country with our own indigenous language we are mindful of the importance of one's language for our culture, identity and heritage.
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Raiha - Auckland
Posted by Raiha Hill-Tupou · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
As a wāhine Māori, I believe it's important to maintain the reo of my tīpuna, it's beautiful and unique language, to let it go would be the biggest dishonour ever. -
Evelyn - Napier
Posted by Evelyn Moeke · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
I'm on my te reo journey with the wananga o aotearoa so I want to start speaking I also watch maori tv opaki it helps me a lot I can follow the program its interesting basic te reo . -
Indie - Blenheim
Posted by Indie Tai Rakena · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
Kia kaha te reo Māori . -
Hazel - Whangarei
Posted by Hazel Wilks · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
Te Reo Māori is more than a language - embracing it allows us to begin to understand the wairua of what it means to be Māori. -
Te Rangi Rangi - Tolaga Bay
Posted by Te Rangi Rangi Tangohau · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
Tena koe. -
Adele - Nelson
Posted by Adele Anne Keefe · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
Maori and proud. -
alana - christchurch
Posted by alana fel · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
it is important to me to take part because I would like to celebrate and show respect for the Māori community. -
Toa - Nelson
Posted by Toa Betham · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
My mum has started to do a Te Reo Maori course and has inspired me to learn the language I was born with. -
Mitchell - Nelson
Posted by Mitchell Ashby · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
To help encourage others to embrace our beautiful language, to start learning and continue to make it a part of their everyday lifestyle. -
Katrina - Napier
Posted by Katrina · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
It is important to me as a New Zealander for us to embrace “our” language. -
Katie - Nelson
Posted by Katie O'Donnell · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
So many reasons. -
Allison - Auckland
Posted by Allison Butcher · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
Because I have 3 young sons with a Samoan father who is strong in his Reo and Fa'a Samoa. -
Natalie - Otautahi
Posted by Natalie Maxwell · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
If you live in Aotearoa you should appreciate Te Ao Maori! -
Anna - auckland
Posted by Anna Martin · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
It's a beautiful language and my kids speak it better than me! -
Emma - Auckland
Posted by Emma Christensen · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
Wanting to learn more about our official language . -
Jean - Auckland
Posted by Jean Yern · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
To role model to others that māori can be easy n simple and not to feel pressured into being fluent to participate.