Te+Reo

=Te Reo =

The Maori culture and language is important when you live in New Zealand. Here are some basic Maori words you might like to practice with your child. Basic Maori words are integrated in our classroom programme.

Days of the Week
Monday - Mane (Rahina) Tuesday - Turei (Ratu) Wednesday - Wenerei (Raapa) Thursday - Taite (Rapare) Friday - Paraire (Ramere) Saturday - Hatarei (Rahoroi) Sunday - Ratapu

Greetings
Kia ora - Hello Tēnā koe - More formal form of hello, to one person Tēnā kōrua - Greeting to two people Tēnā koutou - Greeting to three or more people Tēnā koe e hoa - Hello friend Tēnā koe Sarah - Hello Sarah Tēnā koutou tamariki mā - Hello children (three or more)

Parts of the Body
Head - mahunga Shoulders - pakihiwi Stomach - puku Hands - ringaringa Leg - waewae Eye - whatu Nose - ihu Mouth - waha Hip - hope Ear - taringa