Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 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? To celebrate our countries culture.
2. Why is this an important week to New Zealand? Because it was New Zealand's first culture.
3. How does New Zealand celebrate Maori Language Week? By eating at hungies and spending time with your whanau
4. Can you name any local places of significance that have a Maori name?Why are they significant? Papanui is one of out local places in Christchurch.
5. What is your favourite Maori phrase or a saying you have heard this week? Kai pai , Kia Ora
6. What other languages are a part of your school and are these celebrated? Chinese new year
7. What are the three official languages of New Zealand? Maori, English, New Zealand Sign Language.
8. If New Zealand was to officially celebrate another language what language do you think that should be? Why? Africa Because some of africa are in trouble so we could fundraise to help and celebrate when they have food
9. Do you know of other countries that celebrate a second language in their country? What country and how do they celebrate? Australia celebrate mandarin.