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 | 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...
by Claire Porima | Jul 15, 2016 | Culture, Language
Ākina – give it a go The events for Māori Language Week every year in July just keep getting bigger and better. Communities all around Aotearoa New Zealand, and in many overseas cities will be holding gatherings, public talks, exhibitions, display boards,...
by Claire Porima | Jun 29, 2016 | Culture, Gifts, Language, Offers
Give it a go! This is the theme for Māori Language Week this year. ~ Ākina Te Reo! ~ Give it a go! ~ It is all about just having a go at speaking our beautiful language. So – how will you do this? Of course, you can start by sharing your Ira cards with everyone. You...
