Whakanuia Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori 2009
Maori Language Week was established in 1975 to foster and encourage the speaking of te reo Maori. And while a week seems like a small gesture for a much larger issue, MLW can take some of the credit for the acceptance that te reo now enjoys.
But mainstream media can also be applauded for embracing MLW. National Radio for example made a big effort during last year's MLW, and many of the presenters have continued their greetings in te reo throughout the year. This year whole programmes in te reo have been featured on air.
And John Campbell on TV3 makes 'kia ora' and 'ka kite ano' seem so normal and natural - and as it should be.
The theme for this year's Maori Language Week is Te Reo i te Hapori - Māori Language in the Community. It invites us "to help te reo to live and grow in our communities," says Chief Executive of the Maori Language Commission Huhana Rokx.
And at a basic level, let's all work on our pronunciation. It's very easy - unlike the English language - as the vowels always make the same sound:
a as in ask
e as in egg
i as key
o as in for
u as in you
Kia kaha ki te wiki o te reo Māori!
Posted by Robert Glensor on 1st August, 2009 | Comments | Trackbacks
Tags: te reo, Maori Language Week, Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori 2009, pronunciation te reo Maori
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