Te Wiki o te Reo Maori 2017

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2017

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Every year since 1975 New Zealand has marked Māori Language Week. This is a time for all New Zealanders to celebrate te reo Māori (the Māori language) and to use more Māori phrases in everyday life. In 2017 Māori Language Week runs from 11-17 September, the theme is 'Kia ora te reo' – which celebrates New Zealand’s indigenous greeting and the intent of te reo Māori revitalisation efforts between the Crown and Māori.






1. How do you celebrate Maori Language Week in your class/school?
Mr. Leys gives us a word each day and we have to find out what all of the words mean and what they have in common.

2. Why is this an important week to New Zealand?
Because it celebrates the beautiful Maori culture and their language.

3. How does New Zealand celebrate Maori Language Week?
We hold festivals like a cultral festival were people go and peform haka.

4.Can you name any local places of significance that have a Maori name?
Timaru

What is your favourite Maori phrase or a saying you have heard this week?
Otautahi - meaning Christchurch

 What other languages are a part of your school and are these celebrated?
We have Kapa haka, Korean dance and Pasifika group at our school

What are the three official languages of New Zealand?
English, Te reo maori, New Zealand sign lanuguage

 If New Zealand was to officially celebrate another language what language do you think that should be? Why?
Maybe Japanese or Chinese because they are close realtives to NZ.

Do you know of other countries that celebrate a second language in their country? What country and how do they celebrate?
China beacuse they celebrate the Chinese new year.

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