by Claire Porima | Dec 7, 2019 | Connection, Inspiration
Ira Cards keep proving to be a simple tool for a complex world. I thought you might enjoy this heart-warming story of how one Ira card lifted the confidence of an already amazing woman. Mere* was about to go to a function being held to acknowledge her career...
by Claire Porima | Sep 16, 2019 | Culture, Language
Tautoko – Support Did you use Te Reo during the week? I would love to know if you did, what you learned, where you got help or support, or any thoughts you have had on Te Wiki. Most of us would have had Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori impact on us in some way: at the...
by Claire Porima | Oct 6, 2016 | Inspiration, Language
“Call me Wāhine” is an article that appeared on Suffrage Day, September 19 in The Wireless magazine, by a young woman, Māni Dunlop. What captured my attention was how she expresses her love of language, of words, of the power of words, and particularly her...
by Claire Porima | Sep 22, 2016 | Other
How about ordering your morning coffee, or your green tea, in te reo? I came across an article this week about a language initiative taking place at the Green Door Cafe in Taranaki. Every Monday, a group of te reo students meet at the cafe, place their order in te...
by Claire Porima | Jul 17, 2016 | Connection, Culture, Inspiration, Language
E Ihowā – God of Nations Every year, in the build up to Māori language week there are reflections and numerous analyses about Te Wiki, and people expressing ideas on what was great about the week, and what could be done better. It’s great to see the interest...
