Posted Tuesday September 17, 2024
This week is Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, the annual celebration for all New Zealanders for the Māori language. This year, the theme for Te Wiki 2024 is 'Ake ake ake - A Forever Language' representing the resilience, adaptability and endurance of one of the official languages of New Zealand.
Some words and phrases you may hear at Audiology South:
Tēna Koe [Hello to one person]
Ata mārie [Good morning]
Ngā mihi o te ahiahi [Good afternoon]
Kei te pēhea koe? [How are you?]
Pokotaringa [ear]
Oko [to hear]
Tāturi [earwax (cerumen)]
Rongonga [hearing]
Haere rā [goodbye]
Ka kite anō I a koe [See you again]
If you'd like to explore te Reo Māori further, there are some great resources at remaori.co.nz.
Koia kei a koe! [you got this!]