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A Pākehā child does a hongi with a Māori lady

Pākehā: The real meaning behind a beautiful word

Sometimes, the origins behind reo words can get lost in translation, their meanings altered to mean something derogatory or unpleasant. Kaiako (teacher) Joan Costello shares a kōrero (story) behind the word Pākehā, and helps us understand the beauty of the word.Read more

2018-09-14
By: Joan Costello
On: 14 Sep 2018
In: Māori
Joan Costello

Four tips to help your te reo

Kaiako (teacher) Joan Costello takes us through four helpful tips to keep in mind when pronouncing te reo Māori. Kia ora! (Good luck!)Read more

2018-09-11
By: Joan Costello
On: 11 Sep 2018
In: Education, Māori

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