I'm a teacher, and I see how much it means to my Māori students when te reo Māori is brought into the classroom, even if I don't always get it right (they'll correct me!). I want to become more fluent and more competent, and normalise the use of te reo Māori for other students. I love being a part of our staff kapa haka group, and I want to be able to understand more about the meaning of the waiata we perform. I've also been hugely inspired by my mum, who at 67 signed up for an introductory course for te reo Māori this year. It hasn't always been easy for her, but she has persevered and showed such an eagerness to learn. If she can do it, why can't we all give it a go?
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