Ako mai

Nei anō āku mihi ki a koutou
For those that have been waiting for the registration to open for Ngā kākano o te reo - Beginners reo, here is the link and details.
Mauri ora

Kia ora koutou
Our community reo Māori classes are still on this year, and registration is now open.
They are held on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm.
If you are looking for a place to start your reo journey, or a brush up of the basics, then this class is perfect for what you need.
Registration is essential, and you can do that here,
https://forms.gle/fr6XD6DvJXCQ6VKu9
Spaces are limited!
Please note that classes will be held at the hub, and then move to a new location when it's time.
If you would like to be informed when our July intake is open, or if you would like information for the advanced beginners, or intermediate classes, then email [email protected]
Mauri ora

E rere ana āku mihi o te tau hou Pākehā e kare mā!
I don't know about all of you, but the end of January is sneaking up on me fast!
For those that have missed the email (or not on the email lists), registration for our community classes, Te Whakatō o te reo (Advanced Beginners), and Te Whakatupu o te reo (Intermediate) are now open.
Registration for Ngā Kākano o te reo - Beginners te reo will be posted in a couple of days, so keep an eye out for that.

Ngā Kākano o te reo – 20 week beginners
This is held on Tuesday evenings 6-8pm, at the Phillipstown Hub and cost is koha. Link to be posted soon.

Te Whakatō o te reo – 40 weeks advanced beginners
https://forms.gle/QSDarm5uA8sZLFoF7
This is held on Thursday evenings 6-8pm, at Te Awa Whiria $25 per evening or $200 per school term.

Te Whakatupu o te reo – 40 weeks intermediate
https://forms.gle/ym4KM7rqYJhcNXY98
This is held on Wednesday evenings 6-8pm, at Te Awa Whiria $25 per evening or $200 per school term.

Please reach out if cost is a barrier as I do not want this to be the case for whānau Māori in reconnecting with our reo.
If you would like early registration access to our July intake for our beginners course, please let us know.

This year, we will also be running weekly raranga sessions during the day! We are just finalising details for that, so watch this space.

Mauri ora
Ako Mai Team

Auē e kare mā! This week has been heavy. As many of you may know, I am currently deep in writing mode as the deadline approaches for my masters research. The kaupapa of my research is Te Whakarauora o te tuakiri Māori - The revitalisation of Māori identity specifically in adulthood. There is a growing number of adults who grew up disconnected from their Māoritanga but have found the courage to listen to the karanga of their tūpuna and reconnect. This week I have been writing about the struggles and barriers that we face while reconnecting. That alone creates a heavy heart. But during this week, many who are reconnecting and revitalising tikanga Māori in their life, came face to face with a very public and unfortunate view on reconnection that has stirred up so much mamae.
To those on Te Ara Whakarauora - The Path of Reconnection, this path is for you. Your whakapapa gives you the mana and authority to reconnect. You are not alone on this path, and your experiences are valid. Ahakoa he taumaha, ahakoa he uaua, me haere tonu. You are allowed to reconnect.
Toitū te mana Māori, Toitū te ao tūroa

-Pikitia from a writing retreat I was fortunate to attend-

Tēnā rā koutou e hoa mā!
Registration is open for our community reo classes this year.
There are three evening classes being held either at the Phillipstown Hub or in our tari - Te Awa Whiria – at the Climate Action Campus.
Please click on the links for the class you would like to register for.

Ngā Kākano o te reo – 19 week beginners
https://forms.gle/kJJLB8dt7hBnZaCe7
This is held on Tuesday evenings 6-8pm, at the Phillipstown Hub and cost is koha.

Te Whakatō o te reo – 40 weeks advanced beginners
https://forms.gle/n7EJmEJjdFamDBxk9
This is held on Thursday evenings 6-8pm, at Te Awa Whiria $25 per evening or $200 per school term.

Te Whakatupu o te reo – 40 weeks intermediate
https://forms.gle/Rq7dWfbZm7tCFL8E9
This is held on Wednesday evenings 6-8pm, at Te Awa Whiria $25 per evening or $200 per school term.

Please reach out if cost is a barrier as I do not want this to be the case for whānau Māori in reconnecting with our reo.

If you would like early registration access to our July intake for our beginners course, please let us know.

Info on each level is found below

Ngā mihi

Ngā mihi o te tau hou Pākehā ☺️
After a few days of being stuck behind a computer planning for all the mahi thats on this year, we as a whānau (or 3 generations) spend time harvesting toetoe for tukutuku pannels. The revitalisation of te ao Māori in our whānau started with toi Māori, and is still a strong part. And just like the reo, it's become multi generational.
Toitū te ao Māori ❤️🤍🖤