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  1. What is the Māori Language Commission?

    The Māori Language Commission was set up under the Māori Language Act 1987 to promote the use of Māori as a living language and as an ordinary means of communication. As an autonomous Crown entity, we are bound by the provisions of legislation such as the Crown Entities Act, Public Finance Act and State Sector Act, and we are required to report to Parliament through our Annual Report. We receive funding through Vote: Māori Development and our monitoring agency is Te Puni Kōkiri. We are res...

    http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/about-us/what-is-the-maori-language-commission/
  2. Ngā Mihi : Greetings

    Ngā Mihi - Greetings In Māori culture greeting others is very important. It is an opportunity for people to show respect, through the language used and its accompanying actions, and the tone for the interaction is set. Whether the greeting is written or spoken, choosing the appropriate language is important. Learning to greet people appropriately is key to communication success. Greetings Hi / Kia ora Hello (to one person) /Tēnā koe Hello (to two people) / Tēnā kōrua Hello (to...

    http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/te-reo-maori/tikanga-maori/nga-mihi-greetings/
  3. Ngā Mihi : Greetings

    Ngā Mihi - Greetings I te ao Māori, he mea nui te mihi i te tangata. Mā ngā kupu tonu ka tīkina atu me te āhua o te whakatakoto i te whakaaro e kitea ai te ngākau manaaki, e takoto ai te tūāpapa mō te whakawhiti whakaaro ki te tangata. Ahakoa tuhia, ahakoa kōrerotia te mihi, he mea nui te āta kōwhiri i te kupu. Ko te huarahi ki te whakawhiti kōrero i runga i te wairua manaaki, kei te  āta ako ki te mihi tika i te tangata. He Mihi  Kia ora / Hi  Tēnā koe / Hello (to one pe...

    http://www.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/te-reo-maori-2/tikanga-maori/nga-mihi-greetings-mi-nz/

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