Te Reo Ūkaipō has been written by parents, for parents through the support of Mā te Reo.

Our aim is to help parents with tamariki between the ages of 0-6 years, support the Māori language development of their kids.

Included here you will find:

Wikis.  Now you can add your own Wiki (Books) about relevant topics.  We'll have a new Book up each month, so remember to keep checking back!

 

Recordings.  We also have a new feature where you can add your own audio Recordings. Check these out, and have some fun! 

 

Reo Māori Modules.  New language learning modules have also been added to help you find new ways of saying things.  Ka mau te wehi!

For years, the significance of the Māori language was lost on many people, with some also believing that it hindered the ability of Māori people to operate well in an English-speaking country. Thankfully, we've all learned since then.

 

We now know there are many economic, social, political and cultural benefits in making Māori an everyday language in Aotearoa New Zealand. In most parts of the world, two or more languages are commonplace and spoken without difficulty. In a global world, speaking only one language is abnormal and is, in fact, a disadvantage. The mental agility and cultural flexibility that comes with speaking more than one language is a necessary skill in our world today.

 

We know, too, that being bilingual (speaking two languages), or even multilingual (three or more languages), enhances the opportunities for our children as they grow and develop. Children who speak well, and have good language skills, will learn things more easily.

 

Most importantly, if we want Māori language to survive it must be spoken and used by as many people as possible. As Māori speakers we have a responsibility to pass it on to our children.  As a parent, you are the first and most important language teacher your child will have. Speaking Māori in the home is the cornerstone to ensuring Māori remains a part of our everyday life.  So, let's get cracking! Check out: