Posted Tuesday September 16, 2025
This week is Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, the annual celebration for all New Zealanders for the Māori language. From a single, 'Maori Language Day' in 1972 to a full week from 1975, this is the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!
Some te Reo Māori words and phrases you may hear at Audiology South:
Tēna Koe [Hello to one person]
Ata mārie [Good morning]
Ngā mihi o te ahiahi [Good afternoon]
Kei te pēhea koe? [How are you?]
Pokotaringa [ear]
Oko [to hear]
Tāturi [earwax (cerumen)]
Rongonga [hearing]
Haere rā [goodbye]
Ka kite anō I a koe [See you again]
If you'd like to explore te Reo Māori further and join in, in the 50th anniversary, there are some great resources at remaori.co.nz.