Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2023

To celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week 2023 the NZSA shared a short series of he whakatauki o te rā – proveb of the day and kupu o te rā – word of the day across the week. Beyond te wiki o te reo Māori we can continue to use these as inspiration to give te reo Māori a go.

Poipoia te kākano te puāwai – Nurture the seed and it will blossom

Manawa – Heart

Māuiui – sick/unwell

Whakawhanaungatanga – A foundational value for Māori. It is the process of establishing relationships/connections.

Kaua he whakamā ki te korero te reo Māori. Ahakoa he iti, he taonga – Don’t be shy to speak Māori. No matter how small, treasure it.
Poipoia te kākano te puāwai – Nurture the seed and it will blossom.
Manawa – Heart
Māuiui – Sick / unwell


