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Ngā Karere me Ngā Rauemi
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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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Our Community
Te Pae Kōrero
Our Community
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Learning Pathways
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Learning Pathways
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Karen - Auckland, New Zealand
Posted by Karen Mawson · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
to share the language with my class, to inspire them to use te reo maori with more confidence. -
Erica - Porirua
Posted by Erica Waipara · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
To tautoko kaupapa Maori whenever I can . -
Shane - Papaioea
Posted by Shane Allen · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
He puna wai, he puna kai, he puna reo, he puna ora, ita ita! -
Alicia - Napier
Posted by Alicia Scott · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
To help with health equality and be a good kiwi. -
Stacey - Hastings
Posted by Stacey Moana · September 14, 2020 10:58 AM
because I am proud to be Māori. -
Laury - Hamilton
Posted by Laury Houghton · September 14, 2020 10:57 AM
To protect Te Reo in Aotearoa ❤️. -
Ao-Tu-Te- Hanga - Kaitaia
Posted by Ao-Tu-Te- Hanga Hita · September 14, 2020 10:57 AM
Mōku ake nei te waimarie i tupu e au i raro i ngā Kura Kaupapa Māori, i raro i Te tahuhu o Te Aho Matua āno hoki. -
Sophia - Ohakune
Posted by Sophia Wallace · September 14, 2020 10:57 AM
My why would be its instilled in me its who i am so to be able to reach deep within and bring it to the surface means everything to me. -
Sheena - Hamilton
Posted by Sheena Peihopa · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
Celebrating this significant moment in time is essential for our language to be recognised, valued and to be normalised. -
Jo - Featherston
Posted by Jo Johnson · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
I believe that we should all know a little of the language of our country. -
Tania
Posted by Tania Reti · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
I believe te reo is so important. -
Vicki - Nelson
Posted by Vicki Frost · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
I want all New Zealanders to be proud to be kiwi's. -
Jordan - Wellington
Posted by Jordan Isteed-Haig · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
To keep the language alive and part of our taonga of Aotearoa. -
Jessica - Christchurch
Posted by Jessica Cooper · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
Any step towards honouring Te Tiriti ō Waitangi is a go in my books! -
Madison - Christchurch
Posted by Madison Arthur · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
As a Linguistics student, I am aware of the importance of not only keeping this unique language alive, but making sure it thrives. -
Zoie - Dunedin
Posted by Zoie Kupenga · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
Because it’s such a beautiful language! -
Cyndi - Kirikiriroa / Hamilton
Posted by Cyndi Kohunui · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
It is important to me because of my mokopuna and their mokopuna and the many generations to come. -
Alexia - Panguru
Posted by Alexia Jacobs · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
If I dont learn Te Reo at my kura I dont know what the staff are saying and I dont know what the community are saying because everyone speaks Maori up here in Panguru. -
Mate - Napier
Posted by Mate Dean · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
My identity is important to me. -
Taurapa - Ōtautahi
Posted by Taurapa Matiu · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
Me uaua ka rongo i te reo Māori ki te hapori, ina koa ki Ōtautahi. -
Marion - Masterton
Posted by Marion Fox · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
My husband is fluent in Te Reo Māori and my baby attends Kohanga Reo. -
Stormy - Nelson
Posted by Stormy Ashby · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
Its important for because it is apart of who I am, I value who I am and what I am, and that is being a Maori. -
Sheryl - Upper Hutt
Posted by Sheryl Brown · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
A sense of belonging and connecting by using te Reo . -
Bonnie - Hastings
Posted by Bonnie Amner · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
I’m Maori and so want to learn this beautiful language. -
Hinemaia - Otaki
Posted by Hinemaia Te Hei · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
Kia noho ora ko te reo maori hei kai puumau mo taku arero, otira hei reo tuatahi mo aku uri e whai ake nei. -
Marie - Christchurch
Posted by Marie Venning · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
It is about honour and respect for Maori, the first people of this land. -
Verity - Auckland
Posted by Verity Hall · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
I am from the UK and had very little knowledge of tikanga or te reo Maori before I arrived two years ago. -
Hinerangi - Wairoa
Posted by Hinerangi Tuahine · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
I am part maori and I support all maori events. -
Charles - Putaruru
Posted by Charles Kindergarten · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
Mainstream Education in early childhood education needs the opportunity for more Kaupapa Māori. -
Talya - Hastings
Posted by Talya Raukawa · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
Because if our language was never taken away from us I wouldn't need to be one of the one million. -
Maria - Amberley
Posted by Maria Martin · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
I am proud to be Maori and encourage my tamariki to use the reo they have and to be proud of our heritage. -
Natalie - Ahuriri
Posted by Natalie O'Donnell · September 14, 2020 10:56 AM
To make the use of te reo a more every day thing - I want my children to learn better than I did. -
Gaye - Ashburton
Posted by Allenton School · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
We actively promote te reo Maori every week of the year and especially during Maori Language Week. -
Tatiana - Bruce bay
Posted by Tatiana Mahuika-Wharerau · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
I am currently 28 weeks pregnant and it is important to both my husband and I that our baby is raised around Te Ao Maori. -
Heidi - Rotorua
Posted by Heidi Dungey · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
I live in NZ I should know enough Te Reo to at least get by! -
Solanki - Auckland
Posted by Solanki Das · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
Its good to know the basics of Maori language as most of the people in our care are Maori. -
Jacone - Hamilton
Posted by Jacone Leslie · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
Diversity in language and culture and respect for all people is important to me! -
Paula - Oamaru
Posted by Paula Eatherley · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
I want to promote the importance of Te Reo to all NZers. -
Catherine - Havelock North
Posted by Catherine Kerr · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
Because everyone needs to join in so te reo Maori can thrive. -
Leyla - Wellington
Posted by Leyla Neilsen · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
There is so much beauty in Te Reo Māori - I'm really keen to learn much more! -
Sue - Poneke
Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
I think it's important for every New Zealander to learn and speak te reo, kia ora ai te reo mō āpōpō. -
Don - Hokitika
Posted by Don Neale · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
We are wanting to improve our Treaty Partnership, starting with improving our Te Reo and Tikanga. -
Terence - Melbourne
Posted by Terence Hines · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
Want to teach te reo to my tamariki. -
Meg - Auckland
Posted by Meg Moss · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
We think that it is every child's right to celebrate and enjoy Te Reo. -
Andy - Auckland
Posted by Andy Richards · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
I've just become a citizen of Aotearoa - I think it's important that I can understand and communicate in the official languages of my new home, and especially te reo Māori as it something unique that defines and sets us apart as a nation. -
haylee - aotearoa
Posted by Haylee Scott · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
good for speaking in te reo and whanau. -
Zane - Whakatane
Posted by Zane McCall · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
To understand. -
Hayley - Auckland
Posted by Hayley Cherrington · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
To hold on to our culture, traditions, history as maori. -
Fiona - Otautahi
Posted by Fiona Irving · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
To gain greater understanding of te au Maori and be more responsive. -
Katherine - Palmerston North
Posted by Katherine Parlane · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
To learn more about the history and people of our land and show respect by learning the language. -
Elizabeth - Matamata
Posted by Elizabeth Cressy · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
Its very important that we take part, we need to be diverse and embrace Te reo Maori as in defines who we are as a people and if we encourage all New Zealanders to not be shy and learn it helps to unite us even further. -
Sam Toka on behalf of - Ngaruawahia
Posted by Sam Toka on behalf of Waikato District Council · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
Maaori is the Native Language of Aotearoa. -
Horiana - Auckland
Posted by Horiana Gray · September 14, 2020 10:55 AM
We had always been aware of our responsibilities to this generation of children of Aotearoa in regard to Te Reo. -
Katie - Christchurch
Posted by Katie Auston · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
For my whanau. -
Nina - Christchurch
Posted by Nina Vailu'u · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
I think cultural identities are important and we, as a nation, have a collective/common culture that includes te ao Māori. -
Brea - Blenheim
Posted by Brea Mason · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
My sister is a Maori teacher and she encourages me to participate in any activities or hui in my area. -
Te Angihau - Palmerston north
Posted by Te Angihau Williams · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
Kia whakaputa ai ahau i taku tautoko mõ tõ tātou reo rangatira😊. -
Waimarie - Wellington
Posted by Waimarie Marks · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
RIP Global is a New Zealand based Maori technology company. -
Teresa - Inglewood
Posted by Teresa Jones · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
We always celebrate te wiki o te reo māori and this is a new and unique way to be involved. -
Ruiha - Auckland
Posted by Ruiha Epiha · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
It is important for me to expose our kids to te reo Māori as much as possible so that they may have pride in being Māori and and be proud of our iwi/reo taketake. -
Te Mare - Porirua
Posted by Te Mare Katipa-Nepia · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
Being māori is why it’s important to me . -
Bellevue - Wellington
Posted by Bellevue Kindergarten · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
Because we need to keep the language alive. -
Samuel - Porirua
Posted by Samuel McMillan · September 14, 2020 10:54 AM
I have a deep respect and love for the indigenous people of Aotearoa and want to take part in promoting and expanding the beautiful culture so we can learn more. -
Maxine - Whakaoriori / Masterton
Posted by Maxine Hemi · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Kia rangona e taku mokopuna te reo Māori e rere ana. -
Rowena - Upper Hutt
Posted by Rowena Echano · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
We are a team of dedicated teachers who provide bicultural practices in our kindergarten to strengthen Te Re Maori among our tamariki and celebrate Maori language and culture within our kindergarten community. -
Lynne - Nukuhou
Posted by Lynne Hickling · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Because speaking te reo should be as natural as breathing for the tamariki of Aotearoa. -
Ines - Auckland
Posted by Ines Burzig Burzig · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
My children have the honour of being quarter Maori and I would like to learn alongside them so we all gain knowledge and insight to this part of their culture . -
Viv - Auckland
Posted by Viv Hall · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
It’s our partnership, Aotearoa’s official language, . -
Aurelio - Wellington
Posted by Aurelio Silva · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
To understand more about Maori culture. -
Baye - Tauranga
Posted by Baye Jacob · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I am passionate about my culture. -
Alexandra - Wellington
Posted by Alexandra Owens · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I see it as my responsibility as tangata tiriti. -
Kay - Dunedin
Posted by Kay Mercer · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Because te Reo is our language, and we should all speak it to some extent. -
Viv - Wellington
Posted by Viv Rice · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
To learn more about the language and culture and the meaning behind it. -
Frank - Ōtautahi
Posted by Frank Goorhuis · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I only moved to Aotearoa last year. -
Ruth - Wellington
Posted by Ruth Martin · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
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Tania - Otaki
Posted by Tania Ropata Panui · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Mo a tātou tamariki mokopuna te take x. -
Ashleigh - Tauranga
Posted by Ashleigh Cleaver · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Te Reo should be spoken in New Zealand as much as English. -
Krystel - Wellington
Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I'm taking part because! -
Krystel - Wellington
Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I'm taking part because! -
Krystel - Wellington
Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I'm taking part because! -
Cathy - Taupo
Posted by Cathy Bateup · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I think it is important that we recognise and our tamariki recognise the value in speaking te reo maori. -
Cindy - Wellington
Posted by Cindy Tan · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I believe that there is a part of me that is connected to Maori. -
Debbie - Auckland
Posted by Debbie Peters · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Te reo Maori is us, all of us. -
Karen - Lower Hutt
Posted by Karen Espersen · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Because Te Reo Māori is part of being a New Zealander, part of this land, part of the people. -
Krystel - Wellington
Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I'm taking part because! -
Paea - Whangarei
Posted by Paea Slade · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Because as a young rangatahi our language is dying and we need to try and keep it living on for our future generation . -
Krystel - Wellington
Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I'm taking part because! -
Sharon - Tauranga
Posted by Sharon Manssen · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Although I am pākeha, my nephew is Māori, and I want to do my part in ensuring te Ao Māori becomes embedded in the NZ culture. -
Odette - Raetihi
Posted by Odette Edmonds · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
The importance of my participation in this kaupapa is ensuring our reo stays alive. -
briar - hauraki plains
Posted by briar horswell · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Te Reo is our language and we all need to get behind keeping the language alive. -
Tori - Rotorua
Posted by Tori Dahlenburg · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Working with rangatahi maori, we embed culture in everything that we do and recognise the importance of Te Reo as well as the missing connection present for many of our rangatahi. -
Ben
Posted by Ben Stagg · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I grew up knowing that I had some connection to the Māori culture but didn’t know how deep. -
Miriam - Wellington
Posted by Miriam Ross · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
I have been in Aotearoa for almost 10 years. -
Sian - Wellington
Posted by Sian Reardon · September 14, 2020 10:53 AM
Part of our history, present, and future. -
Matekino - Corio
Posted by Matekino Olsen · September 14, 2020 10:52 AM
Morena,. -
Jacquie - Auckland
Posted by Jacquie Crozier · September 14, 2020 10:52 AM
I want to know more, I want to be part of the culture of this nation as a bi-cultural kiwi. -
Ami - Pahiatua
Posted by Ami-Jayne Robin · September 14, 2020 10:52 AM
To show that you don’t have to be whakama about learning the language. -
Michelle - Tamaki Makaurau
Posted by Michelle Lane · September 14, 2020 10:52 AM
As a pakeha kaiako I value and recognise the importance of building a passion for Te reo Maori with our learners. -
Meng - Gisborne
Posted by Meng liu Fon · September 14, 2020 10:52 AM
Tena koutou Maori language learning and speaking has my full support my message is in English because I would like to encourage non speakers of Te Reo to learn . -
Alicia - Wellington
Posted by Alicia Clark · September 14, 2020 10:52 AM
Heritage, tradition, pride and so we don't allow the language to be lost for future generations.