Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2013

Simon Mercep gets a one-on-one lesson in te reo Maori with Evelyn Tobin, who's a Maori Language Commissioner and whose contribution to Te Reo has been recognised by the Queen. They examine the phrase… Audio

The Maori Language Commission says butchering and mispronouncing the Maori names of children makes them disengage from the classroom. It wants to raise awareness of the importance of correct… Audio

Morning Report's Simon Mercep gets a one-on-one lesson in te reo Maori with Evelyn Tobin of Ngati Manu, a Bay of Islands tribe. They look at the phrase: Ko wai to ingoa? - What's your name? And Simon… Audio

Te Manu Korihi reporter Rosemary Rangitauira takes a look at the theme and focus for 2013, Ngā Ingoa Māori or Māori names. Audio

Te reo Māori with Te Manu Korihi host Eru Rerekura... pronunciation guides, especially for place names. Audio

Te, Puke, Awa, Mutu, Maunga, Roto, Wai, Nui, O: with Peter Dowling, revising editor of AW Reed's 'Place Names of New Zealand'. Audio

Titirangi, Tawhitinui, Whangara, Hikurangi: with Peter Dowling, revising editor of AW Reed's 'Place Names of New Zealand'. Audio

Seatoun, Te Tūranganui-o-Kupe, Mana Island, Te Mana o Kupe ki Aotearoa, Hokianga Harbour: with Peter Dowling, revising editor of AW Reed's dictionary of New Zealand place names. Audio

Place names left by the explorer Turi: Aotea, Kāwhia, Marokopa, Mōkau, Waitara, Oakura, Pātea. Audio

Lovers Leap, Māori Leap, Morere, Omanawanui, Erangi Point, Te Waharoa Point, Waioriri Stream: with Peter Dowling, revising editor of AW Reed's dictionary of New Zealand place names. Audio

Te Tai Tamatāne, Te Tai Tamahine, Te Moana-Nu-a-Kiwa, Te Tai-o-Rehua, Te Tai Hauāuru, Te Tai Rāwhiti, Te Tai Poutini, Te Ara-a-Kiwa, Te Tai o Arai Te Uru, Raukawa Moana. Audio

Peter Dowling looks at the names of marae: Taputapuatea, Tūrangawaewae. Audio

Kaikōura, Taupō, Hahei, Kaiteretere: with Peter Dowling, revising editor of AW Reed's 'Place Names of New Zealand'. Audio