Aotearoa Rockstars Project

Kia ora and kia kaha whānau. I know there may be some anxiety out there with the covid-19, so please make sure to check in with each other, your whānau, friends, and community.

Ka wani kē!

Air New Zealand launches 'Kia Rere' te reo Māori app to help people learn the language The app was previously only available to staff.

Kia ora whānau,

For Māori language week Anna, One of our supporters, is fundraising for Aotearoa Rockstars. 💓

If you would like to show your support for the ARP how about purchasing some of these hand cut, pressed lino cuts for $8 each (this inc postage!).

All you need to do is click on this link and fill out the google to purchase one. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMy0B7AkHn939AqnhJupkro582oXTtbRFYRMd3AvBx3-SmCQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Let’s talk moni - money this week!

Jellie Park Recreation and Sports Centre has been really supportive of our mahi. We hope to work with them again real soon.

Te Wā Tuku Reo Māori We want to grow 1 million speakers by 2040 and we want to start in 2020: even if just for a moment. Join us at 12pm on Monday the 14th September 2020: Be 1 in a million. Honour the past, celebrate our language and prepare for our future. Together. Kia kaha te reo Māori! Kia kaha Aotearoa!

Did you know there are some Maori words that have no English equivalent?
Here are a few, look up their meanings, you will find their definitions interesting!
Manaaki,
tuakana,
teina,
ihi,
wehi,
pōhēhē
and rongo.

Due to level 2 restrictions we haven't been able to take our tauira out to speak te reo with the public. But here are some pics from our last outing and we hope to be back out and about next week!