Share your why

Jane - Gisborne

Posted by Jane Tuhaka · September 11, 2020 5:56 PM

Because growing up my father who is fluent in te reo never taught us as when he was young it was not allowed and they were caned or strapped for speaking their only language they new.

Wes - Victoria

Posted by Wes Morrish · September 11, 2020 5:50 PM

Cuz my friend told me to

Ricky - Lower Hutt

Posted by Ricky Nunez · September 11, 2020 5:49 PM

Commitment to Maori - one of our organisations core values.

Pearl - Auckland

Posted by Pearl Milligan · September 11, 2020 5:49 PM

As a pakeha, it is important for me to stand for and empower the language of Aotearoa.

Julia - Auckland

Posted by Julia Whitfield · September 11, 2020 5:48 PM

To be part of our team of 5 million and learn more about our native language

Abigail - Wellington

Posted by Abigail Barton · September 11, 2020 5:48 PM

My eyes have been well and truly opened to the opportunities for NZ to treat Te Ao Maori as the tāonga it is so that we can preserve and safeguard it for the future.

Di - Wairoa

Posted by Di Couper · September 11, 2020 5:47 PM

I enjoy Waiata and have been part of a group for several years.

Nadine - Milton

Posted by Nadine Cunningham · September 11, 2020 5:41 PM

It's important to me to take part and celebrate our ataahua language and encourage people to feel comfortable in having a go and having our language be part of our every day lives. It's a taonga to be treasured.

Bev - Blenheim

Posted by Bev James · September 11, 2020 5:40 PM

kia ora e hoa ma I have been interested in learning te reo Maori for over 30 years.

toni - tamaki makarau

Posted by toni giacon · September 11, 2020 5:39 PM

because I value and want to tautoko the renaissance of te reo maori here in Aotearoa

Tohaline - Auckland

Posted by Tohaline Taiseni · September 11, 2020 5:37 PM

Culture shapes our identity and influences our behaviors.

Kathryn - Hamilton

Posted by Kathryn Jacoby · September 11, 2020 5:31 PM

I am trying to broaden my knowledge and understanding to help support my relationships and cultural understanding better.

Ruby - Ōtepoti

Posted by ruby laugesen · September 11, 2020 5:30 PM

After having our culture almost fully taken away from us, I believe that it is so important for us to take part in this cultural renaissance moment and help with reviving Te Reo Māori and tikanga.

Gemma - Ashburton

Posted by Gemma McDonald · September 11, 2020 5:23 PM

I believe that all kiwis should embrace the history and culture of our nation.

Elizabeth - Rotorua

Posted by Elizabeth Dunningham · September 11, 2020 5:19 PM

This is important as Te Reo was neglected for many years but we can all be part of the journey to continue to lift Te Reo to its correct place, in widespread and routine use by all New Zealanders, a vibrant, beautiful and uniquely NZ language.

Leanne - wellington

Posted by Leanne Manson · September 11, 2020 5:19 PM

This needs to become a mainstream language

Laura - Auckland

Posted by Kristin Gillies · September 11, 2020 5:15 PM

It's the first and native language of Aotearoa and my husband and kids are Māori.

Mary - Christchurch

Posted by Mary Stanley · September 11, 2020 5:13 PM

It's so important to keep the language alive for the future.

Awhina - Porirua

Posted by Awhina Rangitutia-Pihama · September 11, 2020 1:24 PM

For my tamariki ❤️❤️

Debbie - Otautahi

Posted by Debbie Rawiri · September 11, 2020 1:24 PM

Signing up is the new way to show support for te reo with our fingers instead of our feet - Kite roa to see from a distance.

Ariana - Northland

Posted by Ariana Howell · September 11, 2020 1:22 PM

He mea mīharo tō tātou reo, tō tātou ahurea.

Anna - Wellington

Posted by Joanna Viernes · September 11, 2020 1:22 PM

I want to understand more about the Maori culture and I think learning some basics of the language is a good place to start.

laura - Gore

Posted by Laura Smith · September 11, 2020 1:21 PM

This is our culture and our heritage!

Abraham - Whakatāne

Posted by Abraham Larsen · September 11, 2020 1:20 PM

Because there are not enough words in my vocabulary to say what I want to say.

Yasmin - Auckland

Posted by Yasmin Davierwala · September 11, 2020 1:20 PM

Ka aroha ahau ki te ako i te reo māori.

Monica - Wellington

Posted by Monica Moraes · September 11, 2020 1:20 PM

Because Te Reo is Aotearoa official language and as a New Zealander we all have the obligation to learn and help to promote.

Gillian - Taupo

Posted by Gillian Emery · September 11, 2020 1:19 PM

To support the people who i work with

Francis - Auckland

Posted by Francis Saldanha · September 11, 2020 1:19 PM

New Zealand is home.

Julie - Stratford

Posted by Julie Erwood · September 11, 2020 1:17 PM

I have always had an interest in the Maori culture/language.

Te Aomihia - Gisborne

Posted by Te Aomihia Walker · September 11, 2020 1:15 PM

He taonga tuku iho mai i o tātou Matua tipuna.

Ani - Rotorua

Posted by Ani Bunnz · September 11, 2020 1:14 PM

Learn my reo and be confident in it

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!

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.

Ken - Northland

Posted by Ken Edwards · September 11, 2020 1:10 PM

I just like to support my Maoritanga 🤙

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

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.

Nic - Wellington

Posted by Nic Johnstone · September 11, 2020 1:07 PM

Because we cannot afford to lose this beautiful language.

Margaret - Pokeno

Posted by Margaret Sianipar · September 11, 2020 1:07 PM

Fascinated with Maori culture and the similarity with my own culture.

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.

Karyn - Auckland

Posted by Karyn Wilcox · September 11, 2020 1:05 PM

To keep our language alive for future generations of NZers

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Doug - Palmerston North

Posted by Doug Edwards · September 11, 2020 12:57 PM

To normalise Te Reo me ona tikanga within the hospital.

Stacey - Lower Hutt

Posted by Stayc Walker · September 11, 2020 12:57 PM

I think we need to learn this beautiful language.

maurice - Auckland

Posted by maurice nelson · September 11, 2020 12:56 PM

Keep the language alive.

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.

Hayleigh - Chch

Posted by · September 11, 2020 12:55 PM

Its important because i want the reo to carry on through numerous generations

Vee - Northland

Posted by Vee Singh · September 11, 2020 12:54 PM

Doing our bit to keep the Reo alive.

mauri - chch

Posted by mauri mcfarlane · September 11, 2020 12:54 PM

to encourage people who dont know maori to learn maori

Cambell - Otautahi

Posted by Cambell Codyre · September 11, 2020 12:50 PM

Kia kaha te reo Māori!

Malia - Christchurch

Posted by Malia Solomon · September 11, 2020 12:46 PM

My teacher told me to do it.

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

Alicia - Brisbane

Posted by Alicia Hellens · September 11, 2020 12:44 PM

Because preserving and sharing the te reo language is paramount.

Debbie - Hamilton

Posted by Debbie Stevens · September 11, 2020 12:43 PM

Celebrate this beautiful language

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.

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!

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

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.

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

Chase - Rotorua

Posted by Chase Kennedy · September 11, 2020 12:39 PM

Its my identity, culture and who I am.

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.

Raina - Christchurch

Posted by Raina Roberts · September 11, 2020 12:38 PM

Although I am Maori, I was not brought up with the Reo.

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.

Kararaina - Te Araroa

Posted by Kararaina Ngatai-Melbourne · September 11, 2020 12:37 PM

Kia Ora te reo!

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.

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!

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.

Hilda - Wellington

Posted by Hilda Wadham · September 11, 2020 12:31 PM

I do not want the Maori language to be lost.

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.

Sherrie - Plamerston North

Posted by Sherrie Mitchell · September 11, 2020 12:26 PM

Keeping Te reo Maori alive.

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.

Nicola - Hamilton

Posted by Nicola Inglis · September 11, 2020 12:23 PM

Because it's the right thing to do.

Angela - Wellington

Posted by Angela Sopp · September 11, 2020 12:22 PM

Te Reo is the language of Aotearoa - it is a beautiful language.

Tiahuia - Hastings

Posted by Tiahuia Ropitini · September 11, 2020 12:21 PM

Kia kaha te reo Māori!

Matene - Palmerston North

Posted by Matene Simeon · September 11, 2020 12:20 PM

Learn our native tongue

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.

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.