6 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT NZ
Mar 28, 2021
3 minutes
WORDS JOANNA HUNKIN.
TE REO
e reo Mãori is an official language of New Zealand and part of everyday life in New Zealand. From a casual “kia ora” in the street to a formal poãwhiri [welcome] at events and ceremonies, you will hear te reo used frequently. While no one will expect you to speak the language, it’s both ignorant and offensive to mispronounce Mãori words. Particularly those beginning with “wh”, which is pronounced as a soft F
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