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Ngā Karere me Ngā Rauemi
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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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Events
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Learning Pathways
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Learning Pathways
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Francis - Auckland
Posted by Francis Saldanha · September 11, 2020 1:19 PM
New Zealand is home.
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Julie - Stratford
Posted by Julie Erwood · September 11, 2020 1:17 PM
I have always had an interest in the Maori culture/language.
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Te Aomihia - Gisborne
Posted by Te Aomihia Walker · September 11, 2020 1:15 PM
He taonga tuku iho mai i o tātou Matua tipuna.
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Ani - Rotorua
Posted by Ani Bunnz · September 11, 2020 1:14 PM
Learn my reo and be confident in it
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Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa Marae - Kirikiriroa
Posted by Te K≈çp≈´ MƒÅnia o Kirikiriroa Marae Wintec · September 11, 2020 1:13 PM
Kia kaha te reo Māori!
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Chris - Palmerston North
Posted by Chris Ellmers · September 11, 2020 1:12 PM
My reason to participate in the Te Reo Maori moment is so that it can increase my understanding of Te Reo and gain confidence to korero.
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Ken - Northland
Posted by Ken Edwards · September 11, 2020 1:10 PM
I just like to support my Maoritanga 🤙
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Rihi - Napier
Posted by Rihi Kempster · September 11, 2020 1:09 PM
My Moko attends Kura and I would like to support her learning and mine
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Maioha - Palmerston North
Posted by Maioha Keelan-Cox · September 11, 2020 1:08 PM
Ko taku tamāhine te tino take e āta whai ana awau i te ara o te reo Māori.
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Nic - Wellington
Posted by Nic Johnstone · September 11, 2020 1:07 PM
Because we cannot afford to lose this beautiful language.
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Margaret - Pokeno
Posted by Margaret Sianipar · September 11, 2020 1:07 PM
Fascinated with Maori culture and the similarity with my own culture.
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Dorotrhy - Tamaki makaurau
Posted by Dorothy Swann · September 11, 2020 1:06 PM
Te Reo Maori is an official language of Aotearoa and has never been valued as such.
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Karyn - Auckland
Posted by Karyn Wilcox · September 11, 2020 1:05 PM
To keep our language alive for future generations of NZers
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Kowhai aroha - Waipukurau
Posted by Kowhai Kahika · September 11, 2020 1:04 PM
Because its apart of me and it's really important to acknowledge and hold fast to our Maori identity.
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Karen - christchurch
Posted by Karen Townsend · September 11, 2020 1:03 PM
It will be good for them to know that lots of people across NZ are taking part.
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Olivia - Te Aro
Posted by Olivia Rundle · September 11, 2020 1:01 PM
Te Reo Māori is such a beautiful and welcoming language that everyone should have the opportunity to learn and immerse themselves in.
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Natasha - Auckland
Posted by Natasha Ratuva · September 11, 2020 1:00 PM
Because Māori are the true caretakers and governors of this land and we need to honour them and the treaty
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Taylah - Te Whanganui-a-tara
Posted by Taylah Blakemore · September 11, 2020 1:00 PM
Te Reo Maori is apart of New Zealand and we need to do out part to keep it that way.
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deanna - tauranga
Posted by deanna sampson · September 11, 2020 12:59 PM
I am a maori and wish I could speak the language so I can teach my kids
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Kathleen - Arrowtown
Posted by Kathleen Brentwood · September 11, 2020 12:59 PM
We are trying to embrace the beauty of the Māori language in our team and wish to deepen our awareness and understanding.
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Jason - Waimakariri
Posted by Jason Clements · September 11, 2020 12:58 PM
Te Reo Māori is a taonga, and Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is the highlight of year at Waimakariri Libraries.
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Ricky - Auckland
Posted by Ricky Greaves · September 11, 2020 12:57 PM
It's important to me and in memory of my tupuna that our reo continues to be spoken and thrives in Aotearoa.
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Haimona - Rotorua
Posted by Haimona Te Nahu · September 11, 2020 12:57 PM
Ko te Reo te poutawha e iri ai nga taonga a Kui ma, a Koro ma
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Doug - Palmerston North
Posted by Doug Edwards · September 11, 2020 12:57 PM
To normalise Te Reo me ona tikanga within the hospital.
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Stacey - Lower Hutt
Posted by Stayc Walker · September 11, 2020 12:57 PM
I think we need to learn this beautiful language.
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maurice - Auckland
Posted by maurice nelson · September 11, 2020 12:56 PM
Keep the language alive.
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Kirsten - Wellington
Posted by Kirsten Eriksen · September 11, 2020 12:56 PM
We all live together in this beautiful country and we all have a responsibility to normalise the use of te reo.
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Hayleigh - Chch
Posted by · September 11, 2020 12:55 PM
Its important because i want the reo to carry on through numerous generations
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Vee - Northland
Posted by Vee Singh · September 11, 2020 12:54 PM
Doing our bit to keep the Reo alive.
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mauri - chch
Posted by mauri mcfarlane · September 11, 2020 12:54 PM
to encourage people who dont know maori to learn maori
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Cambell - Otautahi
Posted by Cambell Codyre · September 11, 2020 12:50 PM
Kia kaha te reo Māori!
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Malia - Christchurch
Posted by Malia Solomon · September 11, 2020 12:46 PM
My teacher told me to do it.
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Joyleen - Ahuriri
Posted by Joyleen Tuahine · September 11, 2020 12:44 PM
I feel that since I have started here being 3 years ago, I am being approached of how to pronounce maori words
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Alicia - Brisbane
Posted by Alicia Hellens · September 11, 2020 12:44 PM
Because preserving and sharing the te reo language is paramount.
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Debbie - Hamilton
Posted by Debbie Stevens · September 11, 2020 12:43 PM
Celebrate this beautiful language
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Kate - Christchurch
Posted by Kate Hussey · September 11, 2020 12:42 PM
I want to be apart of this because I want to spread the maori language because it is important to keep it alive since we are the only country that speaks it and it was the first language spoken in Aotearoa.
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Genevieve - Burrum River
Posted by Genevieve Schwarzrock · September 11, 2020 12:42 PM
I have been to New Zealand a few times and everyone was really nice and friendly, I would love to know more about the culture!
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Andrew - Whanganui
Posted by Andrew Zimmerman · September 11, 2020 12:40 PM
te reo Maori is the language of our nation and I don't know it or speak it
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Deanna - Adelaide SA Australia
Posted by Deanna Howland · September 11, 2020 12:39 PM
My daughter is Māori and it's so important that her culture and language are protected and used.
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Holly - Christchurch New Zealand
Posted by Holly Jarden · September 11, 2020 12:39 PM
To be involved and remember the importance of the Reo as a community
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Chase - Rotorua
Posted by Chase Kennedy · September 11, 2020 12:39 PM
Its my identity, culture and who I am.
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Rachel - Christchurch
Posted by Rachel McConnachie · September 11, 2020 12:39 PM
Learning Te Reo Māori as a Pakeha is much more than just new words and grammar structures, it’s a doorway to a whole new way of thinking and living.
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Raina - Christchurch
Posted by Raina Roberts · September 11, 2020 12:38 PM
Although I am Maori, I was not brought up with the Reo.
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Gabby - Auckland
Posted by Gabby Tomoana · September 11, 2020 12:38 PM
As a person of Maori descent, I'd like to do my part to ensure the language is celebrated and doesn't die out.
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Kararaina - Te Araroa
Posted by Kararaina Ngatai-Melbourne · September 11, 2020 12:37 PM
Kia Ora te reo!
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Nikita - Napier
Posted by Nikita Matthews · September 11, 2020 12:36 PM
To honour my tipuna and give me the confidence to speak Te Reo Maori regularly.
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Marino - Waipukurau
Posted by Marino Tiuka · September 11, 2020 12:36 PM
Because I love my language and culture and want my family to enjoy the same feeing I do!
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Che'elle - Napier
Posted by Che'elle Spooner · September 11, 2020 12:35 PM
To learn the knowledge and tikanga of our ancestors, and to one day teach our kids and next generation.
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Hilda - Wellington
Posted by Hilda Wadham · September 11, 2020 12:31 PM
I do not want the Maori language to be lost.
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Khan - Auckland
Posted by Khan Reihana · September 11, 2020 12:26 PM
The language and culture will never die and the sooner this is understood, the better for all involved.
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Sherrie - Plamerston North
Posted by Sherrie Mitchell · September 11, 2020 12:26 PM
Keeping Te reo Maori alive.
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Aruna - Hamilton
Posted by Aruna Ghosh · September 11, 2020 12:25 PM
I would like to embrace Te Reo and feel proud to be able to belong fully.
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Nicola - Hamilton
Posted by Nicola Inglis · September 11, 2020 12:23 PM
Because it's the right thing to do.
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Angela - Wellington
Posted by Angela Sopp · September 11, 2020 12:22 PM
Te Reo is the language of Aotearoa - it is a beautiful language.
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Tiahuia - Hastings
Posted by Tiahuia Ropitini · September 11, 2020 12:21 PM
Kia kaha te reo Māori!
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Matene - Palmerston North
Posted by Matene Simeon · September 11, 2020 12:20 PM
Learn our native tongue
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Kathy - Carterton
Posted by Kathy Monaghan · September 11, 2020 12:16 PM
Te reo Māori is unique to New Zealand and part of our heritage.
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Lisa
Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
Because we feel it is essential to learn and understand, and be able to communicate in one of NZ's official languages, and to celebrate it's resurgence. -
Jessie
Posted by Jessie Eyre · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
My whānau and whānau to come. -
Alisi
Posted by Alisi Dickson · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
I would like to have some basic Te reo to also korero and understand my tamariki as my boy is on kohanga and my girl is in Maori unit at primary. -
Mikaere - Westport
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
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Navneet
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
I am ECE teacher and want to learn Te reo Māori for my commitment towards biculturism. -
Lynley - Tāmakimakaurau
Posted by Lynley Peke · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
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Shani
Posted by Shani Anderson · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
My tupuna and my future moko are my Y! -
Amy
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
Part of goals to achieve; have got it in me to speak te reo just need that extra push to get started. -
Gail
Posted by Gail Hosken · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
Ko Taranaki toku iwi. -
Hingano
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:02 PM
To keep the language alive for future generations. -
Line
Posted by Rachel Whalley · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
Te Reo Maori is New Zealand's native language from many years back. -
Anne
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
I am Maori and Cook Island Maori but have little knowledge and experience about the language and culture. -
Maria
Posted by Maria Whiting · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
to be respectful of the country I live. -
Cindy
Posted by Cindy Cooper · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
Currently on my journey of learning the reo. -
Maree
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
On a journey to learn te reo:). -
Lafo
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
I want to continue to grow as a New Zealander. -
daniel
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
To speak in the native tongue of my koroua . -
Coleen
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
I want to learn the basics . -
Lynda
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
I have a lot of my personal friends that are Maori and i work for a Maori organisation. -
Lynette
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
Because I want to help preserve this beautiful language and culture. -
Roxane
Posted by · September 10, 2020 5:01 PM
cos it's time :-) nga mihinui tatou . -
Tia - Sydney
Posted by · September 10, 2020 4:30 PM
Getting my native tongue back. -
Irene - Christchurch
Posted by · September 10, 2020 4:30 PM
I am indigenous and I am enlarging my identity. -
Tui - Hamilton
Posted by Tui Kirkwood · September 10, 2020 4:30 PM
My why is the future of our Reo. -
Stacey - Wellington
Posted by Stacey Bird · September 10, 2020 4:30 PM
Te reo Māori is the language of my people. -
Graeme - Christchurch
Posted by Graeme Norman · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
As I want to make Te Reo Maori a bigger part of our Kura. -
Nick - Auckland
Posted by Nick Morrison · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
I wish I spoke every language! -
Katrina - Nelson
Posted by Katrina Raven · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
I am a mother and a Primary School teacher. -
Melissa - Paekākāriki
Posted by Melissa Bryant · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
Kia tautokona te tino rangatiratanga o te iwi Māori e tēnei o ngā uri o te Pākehā. -
Felicity - Nelson
Posted by Felicity Connell · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
Respect the language! -
Nick - Tamaki makau rau
Posted by · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
I am a kaiako and a whānau form class teacher, 3 years in NZ. -
Lisa - Auckland
Posted by · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
Because, although Pākehā I am privileged to be learning to kōrero i te Reo Rangatira. -
Te Rangi - Kaikohe
Posted by Te Rangi Allen · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
Te maumaharatanga a te hikoi a Whaea Whina wha tekau o nga tau kua hipa. -
Sueann - Auckland
Posted by Sueann Wichman-Yukich · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
Connecting to the past and being able to pass that connection onto my future generations. -
Waitonga - Auckland
Posted by Waitonga Seumanu · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
My why is the mere fact that our tupuna fought to save our culture after colonization. -
Jenny - Auckland
Posted by · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
I’m so proud and blessed to be a kiwi and I feel part of that is learning the language that is such a big part of what makes us unique. -
Justine - Porirua
Posted by Justine Te Moananui-Makirere · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
I am Tangata Whenua and I love our Reo, it is beautiful, so I want to promote our beautiful language far and wide. -
Justine - Porirua
Posted by Justine Te Moananui-Makirere · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
I am Tangata Whenua and I love our Reo, it is beautiful, so I want to promote our beautiful language far and wide. -
vicki - new bighton
Posted by vicki Glanville · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
cas I am a kiwi and it is the language of the land and it is important to save it. -
Mona - Foxton Beach
Posted by Mona Mangakahia · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
Mo nga mokopuna te take. -
Jared - Kaeo
Posted by Jared Nordstrom · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
Kia whakapiki te taumata o taku reo. -
Daryl - Christchurch
Posted by Daryl Beattie · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
Because where I work they constantly pronounce Te Reo wrong. -
Hinemoa - Auckland
Posted by Hinemoa Smith-Flavell · September 10, 2020 4:29 PM
My WHY is to keep the language alive through all cultures.