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Nau mai ki Te Reo Ūkaipō, your online Māori language course for parents! This course is designed for parents who want to support their children to speak te reo Māori. You are your child's main language role model - so work on being the best you can be. By completing this course you will be able to do the following: Build confidence in te reo Māori at home by expanding vocabulary and learning practical phrases. Strengthen the Māori language bond between parent and child. Encourage whānau language use by weaving te reo Māori naturally into routines, play, and whānau interactions. This course comprises a range of lessons which you can complete in your own time and in any sequence you like. Each lesson will take about 10 minutes - that's probably all the time you have as a busy parent! Kia kaha ki te kōrero Māori ki ō tamariki i ngā wā katoa, i ngā wāhi katoa!
In 1840, Māori made up the vast majority of the New Zealand population, and were the undisputed owners of virtually all of the land. However, an increasing number of British citizens were settling in New Zealand, prompting the British Government to draw up a treaty which would help the two races live peacefully together.The Treaty of Waitangi signed on 6 February 1840 by a Crown representative and over 500 chiefs, is, in essence, the founding document of this nation. It identifies a unique relationship between iwi and the Crown. That relationship is based on the promises and obligations, which the Treaty sets out, and which were believed to be mutually advantageous.• The treaty gave settlers the right to remain in New Zealand.• The treaty promises Māori that they can continue to own their lands, forests and fisheries for as long as they wish.• The treaty acknowledges the right of Māori to make their own decisions about their lands and the way the live.• The treaty enabled the establishment of a government to ensure peace and order for all.• The treaty promises to protect all things valuable to Māori.• The treaty gives Māori the same rights as British citizens.Whilst it may be argued that both parties signed the treaty in good faith there have been a wide variations in the way the intentions and promises of the treaty have been applied over the past 160 years.
In 1840, Māori made up the vast majority of the New Zealand population, and were the undisputed owners of virtually all of the land. However, an increasing number of British citizens were settling in New Zealand, prompting the British Government to draw up a treaty which would help the two races live peacefully together.The Treaty of Waitangi signed on 6 February 1840 by a Crown representative and over 500 chiefs, is, in essence, the founding document of this nation. It identifies a unique relationship between iwi and the Crown. That relationship is based on the promises and obligations, which the Treaty sets out, and which were believed to be mutually advantageous.• The treaty gave settlers the right to remain in New Zealand.• The treaty promises Māori that they can continue to own their lands, forests and fisheries for as long as they wish.• The treaty acknowledges the right of Māori to make their own decisions about their lands and the way the live.• The treaty enabled the establishment of a government to ensure peace and order for all.• The treaty promises to protect all things valuable to Māori.• The treaty gives Māori the same rights as British citizens.Whilst it may be argued that both parties signed the treaty in good faith there have been a wide variations in the way the intentions and promises of the treaty have been applied over the past 160 years.
ME UPOKO PAKARU – KIA RITE! By the end of the programme, participants will be able to: - say a basic pepeha (mihi) to introduce themselves- say a basic karakia which can be used to start a meeting- pronounce basic Māori words correctly- use basic greetings in and around the office- talk about the status of the Māori language and why it is important- use a range of strategies to learn language.
ME UPOKO PAKARU – KIA ORA! By the end of the programme, participants will be able to: - use some basic conversational language around the workplace- be able to answer questions that may be asked around the workplace- understand tikanga around the workplace- use a range of strategies to learn language- pronounce Māori words correctly- confidently use basic te reo Māori in correspondence.
NAU MAI, HAERE MAI! Welcome to Me Upoko Pakaru - Kia Mataara! This interactive self-paced programme provides materials and learning opportunities to progress your Māori language learning journey.
Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome to Me Upoko Pakaru - Kia Mataara (Demo Version)This interactive self-paced programme provides you with materials and learning opportunities to progress your Māori language learning journey. To get started click one of the squares below.
Ko tā tēnei kaupapa he whakapakari i ngā pūkenga reo ā-waha o ngā ākonga kōrero Māori.