Sunday, September 10, 2017

Kia Ora Te Reo Maori

Kia Ora Te Reo Maori - Celebrate Maori Language Week





Check out Moana re-released in Maori!

Matewa Media Trust is honoured to produce the very first reo Maori version of a full length Disney animation film. “Moana” lands into NZ theatres today for Maori Language Week. Watch the preview to Moana here.


A young woman uses her navigational talents to set sail for a fabled island. Joining her on the adventure is her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui. 




High five phrases to use this week

Kia kaha e hoa mā! Let’s go team!
Irā! Look at that!
Koia kei a .... .... really nailed it!
Ka wani kē! Awesome! Fabulous!
Ka mau te wehi! That’s outstanding!

Sing a well known waiata to start the day

Tena Koutou

Tena koutou, e hoa ma - Greetings, oh friends
Kua tae mai nei, i tenei ra - Arrived here this day
Nö reira ra, e hoa ma - Therefore, oh friends,
Kia ora ra, koutou katoa - Good health, to you all

Kua rongo hoki ahau - I had heard of course
Kua rongo hoki ahau - I had heard of course
Kua rongo hoki ahau - I had heard of course
Kei te haere mai koutou - That you were all coming
Nö reira ra, e hoa ma - Therefore, oh friends,
Kia ora ra, koutou katoa - Good health, to you all



Download a graphic novel in Maori 









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