Reo Māori Mai came from a passion to revitalise te reo Māori and under the umbrella of her company Ariana offers pathways into language and culture that builds community. She provides workplace workshops for businesses and local organisations wanting to bolster their understanding of te ao Māori, te reo Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. For individuals and whānau on their journey, there is a wealth of learning tools that can be accessed free, by koha and for purchase via her website.
In collaboration with local artists and Māori-run businesses, Ariana has created beautifully illustrated wātaka/calendars, mini mihi cards with affirmations in te reo Māori on one side and English on the other, as well as prints to frame and hang in your home or office. She is especially proud of the tactile tools to promote the use of language in the home.
“We have created these things called Kāri Kai and they sit in the middle of the table during kai time with reo prompts to use during a meal. If I can see the question, then you can see the answer.”
Kā Pākihi Whakatekateka o Waitaha | Canterbury | Christchurch City | 2020-29 | Story is by tangata whenua
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