Te Ao Māori Update - July 2024

Matariki, Puanga, Puaka Whakataetae/Competition

Tenei te mihi ki te whānau o Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Linwood, kei a rātou ngā toa mō te whakataetae! Congratulations to the whānau from Linwood Playcentre for their winning entry.

It was awesome to see how you used toetoe, raupō harakeke and bamboo to create a tino ātaahua manu tukutuku, kite. Ka mau te wehi!

We take a look at how some centres celebrated ‘Matariki Heri Kai’. There were plenty of fresh vegetables harvested from whānau and centre gardens, tamariki were peeling and chopping veges to make some hot soup to fill their puku on makariri days. Apples were picked and made into apple turnovers and fruit smoothies. Pizza, fried bread and star shortbread were baked and enjoyed.

nei te mihi ki te whānau o Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Linwood, kei a rātou ngā toa mō te whakataetae! Congratulations to the whānau from Linwood Playcentre for their winning entry. It was awesome to see how you used toetoe, raupō harakeke and bamboo to create a tino ātaahua manu tukutuku, kite. Ka mau te wehi!

Linwood Playcentre – Making and flying a kite

Most centres gathered with their extended whānau, either on session or in the evening to share feasting and fun together. Karakia, waiata, kanikani, stories, toasting marshmellows around a fire and making s’mores. Star gazing, parades with lanterns made with recycled tins or jarson session, sparklers and more – creating life-long memories for everyone.

Okato Playcentre – Puanga Kai Rau – the star that heralds the abundant harvest for the Māori New Year.

Miramar Playcentre making vegetable soup Some centres spread their Matariki theme over the whole term, focussing on setting up invitations to play and activities based on the various whetū. Mt Wellington Playcentre joined other local centres on a trip to the Observatory at Cornwall Park where centre members learned about local stories and legends, Matariki and the solar system. Somerfield Playcentre went on a visit to Rehua Marae, where they made woven whetū, sang their waiata, played poi, and went on a Matariki whetū hunt.

Welcome all things that are grown

Welcome all things that are good

May they be plentiful and abundant!

St Heliers Glendowie Playcentre – Matariki lantern

Olympics ki Pari 2024

On 26 July 2024 The Summer Olympics in Paris will commence and we will be watching with great anticipation from the comfort of our homes. We will follow the endurance of the torch bearers, the pomp and splendour of the opening ceremony and the excitement of the hundreds of athletes and sports teams as they compete with the best in the world.

Introducing ‘Te Reo Māori ki Parī’, a bilingual glossary that was collaborated by Te Whare o Pou Tangata (the New Zealand Olympic Committee), Rangiata (Sky), and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori. There are more than 1000 terms and phrases in 30 Olympic events in te reo Māori and English that we can use to cheer on our athletes from Aotearoa. A sample of phrases have been taken out that you may find useful for on session and at home while watching the Olympics.

Te Reo Māori ki Pari 2024 pdf

Common Phrases English	Ngā Kīanga Māori Te Reo Māori	Common Phrases English	Ngā Kīanga Māori Te Reo Māori
Go, NZ, go!	Kia kaha, Aotearoa!	Good effort / Not bad!	Autaia tonu!
OMG! Oh my goodness!	Wehi nā! Kātahi hoki!	He/She is the best	He toa
Well done	Tino pai	That’s my team!	Koirā taku kapa!
Incredible effort	Inati te mahi	Unlucky!	Ka aroha hoki!
An extraordinary effort	He inati te karawhiu	It’s do or die	Ka mate, ka ora rānei
That’s amazing	Ka mau te wehi	This is when it counts	Ko tēnei te wā
There’s no one better	Kāore i tua atu!	That was so close!	Tata!
You’re the best	Kei runga noa atu koe	Ease up on the pace	Āta haere
They’re not giving up	Kei mate wheke	I love the confidence	Nau mai te māia
Look at them fly	Topatopa ana	I’m so nervous	Āmaimai ana au
That was insane!	Wāwau ana!	Great stamina	He manawa tītī
Well done! Ka rawe!	Ka rawe!	I hope he/she is okay	Ko te tūmanako e pai ana ia
And they’re off!	Kua rere!	What a pity for him/her	Ka aroha ki a ia
Be strong! Give it heaps	Kia kaha! Kia toa!	Go hard! Give it heaps!	Karawhiua!
Unlucky!	Ka aroha hoki!	And it’s over	Kua oti
What a thrilling race!	Tū te ihi, tū te wana!	She should be proud	Me whakahī ka tika

Kia kaha Te Kapa o Aotearoa! Give it your all, New Zealand Team! Kia kaha te reo Māori! Give te reo a go!

Korikori – Physically Active

The Olympics would be a great opportunity for Playcentre whānau to promote some friendly korikori, active play. What are some of the activities that you could include in a mini-Olympics?

The Flame Relay – learning to carry and pass “the flame” to a teammate.

The Opening Ceremony – a parade of individuals and teams (that would be everyone!)

Winners/Competitors Ceremony– participation badges, lei, certificate, medals, games/races-running, hopping, skipping, obstacle course, kanikani, jumping, crawling, climbing, balancing, throwing, catching

Spectators-Running alongside, steering in the right direction, encouraging, cheering, haka!