Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori: Embracing language and heritage

This week marks the celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, a time to honour the beauty and significance of Te Reo Māori, the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand. As a vital part of Wai Ariki’s cultural heritage, it’s essential to protect and nurture Te Reo so it can flourish for generations.

At Wai Ariki, we take immense pride in our Ngāti Whakaue heritage. Te Reo Māori is an integral part of our daily lives, woven not only into our conversations but also into the heart of our offerings, such as Wai Whakaora and Ahuru Mōwai. These services reflect the depth of our cultural connection and commitment to embracing the language of our ancestors.

We’re making an extra effort this week to continue learning, using and embracing our Māori language with open arms and challenge you to join us. Kia māhorahora te reo – let’s make it seen, let’s make it heard.

Ake ake ake – A forever language.

I tēnei wiki, kai te whakanui tātou i te waiwaiā o tō tātou reo māori, me te hiranga o te tiaki me te whakatipu i Te Reo Māori kia ora ai mō ngā rā kai te heke mai.

Kai te whakahī a Wai Ariki i tō mātou Ngāti Whakauetanga, ā, ia rā mātou whakamahi ai i te reo i roto i ā mātou mahi katoa. Ehara i te mea i roto i ā mātou kōrero anake, engari anō hoki i roto i ā mātou ratonga wai whakaora, āhuru mōwai hoki.

Kai te whakapau kaha mātou i tēnei wiki ki te ako tonu, ki te whakamahi me te whakataurima i tō tātou reo māori me te ngākau aroha. Ā, he wero tēnei ki a koutou kia hono mai i roto i tēnei wero.

Kia māhorahora te reo – kia kitea, kia rangona.

Ake ake ake – He reo tuku iho.

Tēnā, tukuna te reo kia rere!

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