Next week is Maori Language week.

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori
When pronouncing Maori just remember the vowel sounds are a as in Are, e as in there, i as in three,
o as in or, u as in two. (Are there three or two). I hope you will give some te reo a go this week.
Here are some simple everyday phrases.
Hello – Kia ora, Tena koe (greeting to one) Tena koutou (greetings to 3 or more people) Tena korua
(Greetings to 2)
How are you? Kei te pehea koe/ koutou/ korua?
Good – Kei te pai.
Bye – Haere ra! (speaker stays) E noho ra. (Speaker leaves)
Te Atua, your watchful presence is with us every day. Open our minds and hearts to the wonderful
ways you work in our land of Aotearoa. Strengthen us as we strive to cherish and use the beautiful
Maori language. Lead us in ways which will honour our treaty covenant so that we may see your loving
presence alive in our land.