Reo Māori Phrases to Share With the People You Love
Ignite your interest in te reo Māori with Whānau, a starting point for your language journey or a way to build on what you already know. Most of all, sow the seed of the Māori language within your home and see it bloom in the fertile soils of te ukaipo.
Phrases include:
Me poho kererū. Be proud.
Mei kore ake koe. Thank goodness you're here.
Chapters include:
1. He Kōrero Aroha mā te Whānau: Words of Aroha for your Whānau
2. Te Whakapuaki Kare ā-Roto: Talking About Feelings
3. Hei Whakatītina i te Whānau: Encouraging the Whānau
4. Te Whakanui me te Tautoko i tō Whānau: Celebrating and Supporting Your Whānau
Donovan te Ahunui Farnham is a te reo Māori teacher, a consultant, and a strategic leader in Māori-medium education. His education was through the medium of te reo Māori, from kohanga reo, through to university. Donovan is an alumnus of The University of Auckland (Bachelor of Education: Huarahi Māori Specialisation) and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (Te Panekiretanga o te Reo). He is also a licensed interpreter and translator of the Māori language (Māori Language Commission).
Rehua Wilson (Illustrator), specialises in designing immersive spatial experiences with a background in architecture. Her skills in making spaces visual stories have expanded into the world of print, where she also illustrates books with a specific focus on Te Ao Māori themes. She was a runner-up for the Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize in 2020.
Hardback, 176 pages
H: 187mm W: 160mm
Weight: 300 grams