Classes are finishing, workplace shut-downs within sight, and responsibility lists are shrinking—it’s nearly holiday time! But how do we keep a toe in on the ol’ cultural connection haerenga/journey while we’re at it? Particularly if we don’t have a marae or connected whānau environment to go to?
After years of dedicated Ngāti Nerd efforts, we can definitively say carting heavy grammar and historical pukapuka/books to the beach does NOT mean you will open them e hoa mā.
It’s got to be fun to keep us on the waka, nō reira/and so this pānui/email is full of kete-filling holiday kēmu/games that are exactly that.
Pānuitia/Read on for our top four options
If you want some help to let whatever reo Māori you have flow (whether it’s one word or a whole dictionary), this is an absolute gamechanger. Learnings, mistakes, laughs and reo Māori saturated good times guaranteed. Plusssss, use any of our links here before Dec 17th and you'll get 15% off when you go to check out!
Find it on the Kura Rēhia website I 20-45mins I Normally $120 but Te Arawhata readers get an auto 15% off this fortnight only! (Just use our links)🎉I Can be played in te reo Māori at any level and te reo Pākehā I Produced by Kura Rēhia
If we were going to join a golf club, this is by far the front runner with virtual memberships, tournaments, driving range DJs, entertaining socials, and a primo way to connect in with Māori community on offer. Non Māori welcome too!
Find it on the NZ Māori Golf Association website or facebook page I Te reo Pākehā
It’s not a summer holiday if your coffee table isn’t covered in a half finished puzzle. What a cool way to appreciate beautiful toi Māori too! These are the kinda puzzles you’re going to want to frame up afterward.
Find them on the Tuhi Stationery website I $75 I produced by Tuhi Stationery, featuring artworks by various Māori artists
(for little ones -and their big ones)
I’m lining this one up for all-sunned-out arvos with my irāmutu/nephew and expecting top aunty award for teaching him about feelings AND te reo Māori at the same time (will take it in bbq bevvy form, thanks bro).
Find it on the XMT website I 5mins to an hour I $9.99 I Te reo Māori and te reo Pākehā I produced by XMT Creations
Want to try Kaupapa yourself? Or looking for the perfect present for the reo Māori learner in your life? This is it fam. Use this link to get an exclusive 15% discount just for Te Arawhata readers!
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That’s us team,
We hope this pānui/newsletter inspired you to enjoy, learn about, and nurture your connection with te ao Māori today (/annihilate your cousins in Kaupapa). Let us know your whakaaro/thoughts, so we can keep improving! 👇🏽
