A new book by scholar Hona Black lifts the curtain on all the humour, wit, innuendo and play that distinguishes everyday te reo Māori. Te Reo Kapekape (literally, ‘the language of poking fun’) will ...
Te reo Māori became an official language in its own country 35-years-ago today and the battle for its survival has yet to be won says the Māori Language Commission. The Māori Language Act came into ...
Demand for te reo courses has surged over the past few years, but teachers and students still face some challenges. Thirty per cent of New Zealanders are able to speak more than a few words and ...