Reo Māori Resources

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Bilingual Signage

Using Māori language or bilingual signs is something all organisations can do to promote revitalisation.

A guide to pronunciation

Learn the Māori alphabet and its sounds.

Te Rā Kirihimete - Christmas Day

Te Reo o te Raumati! Phrases to use on Christmas Day. 

I te rorerore - At the BBQ

Te Reo o te Raumati! Phrases to use at a BBQ. 

I te taha o te wai - At the beach/river

Te Reo o te Raumati! Phrases to use in a beach or river setting. 

Te Reo mō te Tari

Posters and wallpapers to help you learn phrases and words for the office.

Covid-19 word list

He rārangi kupu mō te Mate Korona.

Te Rā o Pāpā - Father's Day

Use our greetings to wish your pāpā a good day in te reo Māori.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2021

Download our digital content and posters for Māori Language Week 2021.

Hui ā-Ipurangi - Online meetings

Words and phrases to use for Zoom and Teams meetings. 

Learn a kaikōhau

Learn an expression of hope in te reo Māori. We've translated this into more than 30 other languages!

Te Rā o Māmā - Mother's Day

Use our greetings to wish your māmā a good day in te reo Māori.

Learn your mihi

Learn how to introduce yourself in te reo Māori with Sonny! This is for everyone and anyone to use.

Reo for the Office

Words and phrases you can use in the workplace and office.

Kupu Postcards

Posters for your classroom featuring action words.

Kia Kaha te Reo Taiao

Become familiar with Māori words and phrases you can use while you are out enjoying te taiao, the unique environment of Aotearoa.

Kawhe Card

Order your coffee in te reo Māori.

Kōrero Hoko Card

Do your shopping in te reo Māori.

Tīkiti Card

Buy your tīkiti (ticket) in te reo Māori.

Kia Kaha te Reo Hangarau

Includes Māori vocabulary and simple phrases related to technology.

Give it a go! Phrase Card

A te reo Māori phrase card for beginners to incorporate te reo Māori into their everyday lives.

Hākinakina Booklet

This booklet includes vocabulary and simple phrases to do with sporting activities.

Nō hea koe? Map

We want to hear more Māori place names used correctly in daily conversation. With practice it will become second nature.

Māori Language Orthography

Best practice for spelling and writing Māori, and provides an easy-to-follow guide promoting consistency in the use of written Māori and standards for publication.