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One of New Zealand's finest voices, Marlon Williams has released his fourth studio album – written entirely in te reo Māori. The Kiwi musician has a global presence, having collaborated with the likes of Florence + the Machine, and toured with legends like Bruce Springsteen, bagging six NZ Music Awards and an APRA silver scroll. But for ‘Te Whare Tīwekaweka', Williams returned to his roots. Translating to ‘Messy House', Williams told Jack Tame the title is a metaphor for the pains of chaos and creation, and how creativity often comes from disorder. “You have a house full of, of ideas, and, and you sort of sit quietly and let them talk to each other, and then hopefully they form some sort of cohesive thing.” The idea of writing an album entirely in te reo has been floating around Williams' brain for a while, he was just waiting for an excuse to begin. “I grew up speaking a little bit,” he told Tame. “I went to Kōhanga Reo, but it all sort of drifted away from me again as I went into my, moved on into childhood, into primary school.” Although he drifted away from speaking the language, Williams didn't stop singing in te reo. “It's just such a, a beautifully, a beautifully sung language.” “I always knew at some point that I was gonna come back around and, and give myself an excuse." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sarah and I had the honour of chatting with Jake Kiano Skinner who is of Ngāti Rangitihi & Tūhoe lineage and is a Sound weaver, Taonga Pūoro musician, Composer, Papa to two gorgeous wee girls. This episode really is a koha - a gift to us, the listeners. If you are a New Zealander then it offers us deep insight into the land we live on, its history, and our part within it. And if you are outside of NZ, then wow - what insight and education you are likely to receive into Te Ao Maori - the Maori worldview, and the stunning ways in which embracing it can help us to heal. We korero in particular in this episode about taongo puoro - traditional maori instruments - and their unique and profound way in which immersion in the sound of these instruments can take us on a journey to dreamstates, to a deep deep connection with papatuanuku - our earth mother, and ultimately to a state of healing. We dive into Jake's relationship with these instruments and how it has evolved, how he holds space for healing through sound, and balancing and honouring culture, tradition, and modern boundary pushing and new creation. We also explore our relationship in and with nature, the practice of deep listening, and the importance of cultivating a sense of curiosity, openheartedness and aroha in relationships. And all with a yogic lens, of course, with insights and reflections into how yoga asana echoes and supports the self inquiry and self healing we unpack in this chat. Jake uses te reo maori (the indigenous language of our land) and english interchangeably throughout this conversation - I encourage you to lean in to this, to allow the words and phrases you don't understand on an intellectual level to wash over you energetically instead, and to please feel free to reach out and connect if you have any questions or clarification needed. Te Reo Maori really is a beautiful language to listen to - so enjoy soaking it up in this episode :)
We discuss everything from Moana getting a Te Reo Maori release to SNL in this broad topic episode. May contain traces of the BPI.
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says Waikato hospital's English language mandate for nurses in clinical settings reeks of systemic racism. In a statement Director of Operations for Waikato, Michelle Sutherland said speaking English in a clinical environment is standard practice and a requirement from the Nursing Council of New Zealand. This memo was sent out to nursing staff to help reduce confusion and ensure clarity and consistency within patient care, particularly during shift changes. NCNZ recognises English, Te Reo Maori and New Zealand Sign Language as official languages, and these are acceptable in many other contexts, especially when communicating with patients who use these languages. Health NZ strongly encourages bilingualism to support culturally responsive care. We have recruited a significant number of internationally qualified nurses, and we are extremely grateful for the contribution they make to our workforce.
There are now more te reo Maori speakers than ever before. Data from the 2023 Census shows that more than 200 hundred thousand people - or 4.3 percent of Kiwis - can hold a conversation in te reo. Nonetheless, advocates are concerned that as a percentage of the population, the growth of Maori speakers of te reo has slowed, Pokere Paewai reports.
Just days after celebrating Maori language week, Te Wiki O Te Reo, the Government has decided to axe a $30 million dollar Maori language programme for teachers in schools. Te Ahu o Te Reo Maori is a programme which develops teacher competency in Te Reo. Education Minister Erica Sanford has today announced the funding will be cut and diverted into publishing maths workbooks instead. The teachers union said they fought hard for years to have the programme which helped teachers understand the language, tikanga and Te Ao Maori and getting rid of the funding is a mistake, President of the NZEI, Mark Potter spoke to Susana Lei'ataua.
The Government's re-prioritising funding from an unaccredited te reo programme for teachers into new maths curriculum resources and teacher guidance. The Education Minister says there's no evidence the te reo programme directly helped student achievement, and it's more than double the cost of similar courses. Primary teachers can select resources this year for delivery in term 1. Erica Stanford told Mike Hosking they always knew they had to provide high-quality resources like lesson plans and workbooks for the new maths curriculum. She says many schools who can afford them already buy them, they're now making them free of charge for every child in every school. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Fluffy Slipper Lounge TNN discuss Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori; teeth and police dramas; hearings; and count down to the Bledisloe
Maori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Maori. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Early NZ missionary Thomas Kendall arrived in London in 1820 with the Ngapuhi Rangatira Hongi Hika. He would return to Aotearoa a year later with the first ever written dictionary of Te Reo Maori, a newly won clerical collar ...and about 300 muskets.
The Olympics are just under two weeks away and a new bilingual sporting resource will help people cheering along in te reo. Te Reo Maori ki Pari 2024 is the first Olympic Games glossary in Maori and English, and features more than 1000 terms and phrases across 30 sporting codes. New Zealand Olympic Committee's Maori Culture Lead Oriini Kaipara spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Claimants today at the Waitangi Tribunals inquiry accused the government of gaslighting Maori through its Te Reo policy, something lawyers for the Crown have denied, Pokere Paewai reports.
People working inside the public sector are fearful of speaking te reo Maori in case they're reprimanded, according to one iwi leader speaking at the urgent inquiry into Te Reo in the public sector, Pokere Paewai reports.
Once again we ask the question: who is paying for the Waitangi Tribunal? How much of it is what you would loosely call value for money? There is a new urgent hearing this week. It is to do with the new Government's promise to have non-Māori Government departments use English for their name. Think the NZTA and the Ministry of Education. The argument brought forward by a Tauranga iwi is this does harm to te reo. A small irony so far, is it doesn't seem to many that the instruction had been sent out at all. The waters were somewhat muddied when it was suggested that Oranga Tamariki might keep their name as well as Kainga Ora, given they were the names most of us knew the department by. How they came up with that I don't know. I assume they meant that given those two departments in particular had spent a lot of time in the news, the commonality of the reference might have stuck. Which, if you think about it, was sort of the idea in the first place. Having the vast majority of us exposed to another language, especially an official language, may help the language live, breathe and expand. But what also happened is Māori terms, names, and phrases got tossed about with mad abandon and muddied the waters of comprehension. The media have, broadly speaking in a fit of wokeism, embarrassed themselves and in part further damaged their already damaged reputations by embracing the activity with an alacrity that has been humiliating. Tokenism is not language, but tokenism is what you get in news bulletins; a peppering of Māori with the English that leads to nothing more than a trendy nod to a fad. But it's a national crisis, apparently, so much taxpayer money must once again be dispersed to lawyers and full-time agitators to, once again, front the tribunal, who will write their usual report, which will be treated in the usual way. What's the Māori word for bin? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host Paul Spain is joined by Vanessa Sorenson, head of Microsoft NZ and Chief Partner Officer ANZ, as they discuss the evolving New Zealand tech landscape and Microsoft's role, including local data centre developments, and the advancements and integration of AI technology, Plus Microsoft NZ and Straker collaborate to develop full Te Reo Maori translation for digital content. Listen to this in-depth conversation and discover the opportunities, challenges, and innovations from Microsoft New Zealand.
We meet the Maori artist who's single-handedly reviving the lost cultural tradition of barkcloth making. As a right-wing conservative government winds back the prevalence of Maori culture and the teaching of Te Reo Maori, Nikau Hindin is collaborating with artists from across the Great Ocean for the Biennale of Sydney. She explains the complexities and risks in trying to breathe new life into a cultural practice after more than a century.My Art Crush …is Lavinia Fontana. National Gallery of Victoria curator Laurie Benson has long been fascinated by Europe's first professional female artist, 16th C. Baroque master Lavinia Fontana. First broadcast February 2022.Nik Pantazopoulos has been revisiting all the significant doors in his life. The artist started the exercise alongside therapy, digging through his memories to capture the flyscreen door of his childhood home, to the intriguing stall door of a train station toilet and the blue door of a cottage on Mykonos. They all represent thresholds in his life. The body of work, Elevation, is on at the 2024 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art.
The government has partially walked back comments that it's looking to put a stop to bonuses for public servants proficient in te reo Māori. Public Services Minister Nicola Willis told RNZ she was asking for advice on halting the remuneration for fluency policy yesterday. She's now changed her tune. More than a dozen state agencies pay te reo allowances between $500 and $3,500 per year. In 1984 Dame Naida Glavish was a toll operator at the post office and was threatened with the sack because she greeted callers with "kia ora". She refused to back down and at the time support came from an unexpected quarter. She's unimpressed with the government's take on te reo payments.
A family from the far north has travelled to Rarotonga as they fight to preserve their language learn more about their ancestors. Ngā Tamariki Mānihera is a music performance group. They homeschool their kids who speak fluent Te Reo Maori. Lydia Lewis caught up with them while they were in Rarotonga.
Preserving Te Reo Maori a priority for music group.
Claims of media 'bribery' derail new government on day one; politics shows off air just as politics hots up; mayor under pressure after rumour-based reports.
MFAT is a ministry usually too scared to make any decision unless it's made for them. So why does it appear they are looking at removing te reo Maori from some of it's official useage?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The New Zealand Geographic Board is proposing a correction to a centuries old place name typo, with the West Coast tourist hotspot of Franz Josef under the microscope. Named 'Joseph' after Austrian Emperor of the time Kaiser Franz Joseph by Julius von Haast, somewhere along the line the name became 'Josef' - both completely disregarding the Te Reo Maori name Waiau. Westland District Council Mayor Helen Lash joins Nights to discuss the news.
Mohamed Alansari, senior researcher for the New Zealand Council for Educational Research joins Kathryn to talk about how to improve outcomes for growing Te Reo Maori in schools. Which schools are doing it well - and what practices could other schools learn from them? He highlights research from a new report.
Mohamed Alansari, senior researcher for the New Zealand Council for Educational Research joins Kathryn to talk about how to improve outcomes for growing Te Reo Maori in schools. Which schools are doing it well - and what practices could other schools learn from them? He highlights research from a new report.
On todays podcast: Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori with a new phrase each day Chat with Scotty Morrison about the new series of Origins We discuss what to do when your friend group doesn't like your partner Sports that will blow your mind Chat with our Air Flava Beyonce winner - who just saw Beyonce live on her birthday! For more, follow our socials Instagram: Flava Radio Facebook: Flava Radio Tik Tok: Tik Tok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kate Kolich serves as the Assistant Governor and the General Manager of Information Data and Analytics at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. With an extensive background in the financial sector, she also boasts significant public sector experience. Throughout her impressive career, she's delved into areas like data analytics, digital strategy, information management, data governance, business intelligence, and data warehousing, among others. Soon after the launch of Women in Data Science (WiDS) at Stanford, Kate became an active WiDS ambassador. She has organized numerous WiDS conferences in Algeria, spotlighting nearly 100 female data scientists. Beyond this, Kate is a passionate mentor and supporter of many professionals in New Zealand. In this episode, we discuss Kate's role at the Reserve Bank, the role of her team, highlights from her career, and her insights on being a successful woman leader in her field.For Detailed Show Notes visit: LINK TO WEBSITE LONG VERSION OF SHOW NOTESIn This Episode We Discuss:Kate's role at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.Data Guardianship: The philosophy of 'Maori' (guardianship in Te Reo Maori) and its relevance in protecting data.Kate's evolution from a hands-on tech role to impactful leadership.How Kate overcame self-doubt early on in her career. Championing innovative data visualizations at the EECA to create greater impact.The value Kate places on mentorship and helping others grow in their careers.Kate's association with WiDS New Zealand: Organizing conferences and spotlighting female data scientists.Kate's journey of realizing the significance of leadership and communication for broader impact.RELATED LINKSConnect with Kate Kolich on LinkedInFind out more about the Reserve Bank of New ZealandView the EECA's New Zealand Energy Scenarios Data Visualization Connect with Margot Gerritsen on Twitter (@margootjeg) and LinkedInFollow WiDS on Twitter (@WiDS_Worldwide), Facebook (WiDSWorldwide), and Instagram (wids_worldwide) Listen and Subscribe to the WiDS Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher
Te reo Maori Kuki' Airani language at risk of disappearing.
On the eve of Matariki I'm joined by the inspiring Dame Hinewehi Mohi, a powerful advocate for Maori culture and music, and the evolution of te reo Maori. How far have we come as a country since she caused controversy here and abroad by singing the national anthem in te reo at the 1999 Rugby World Cup. Plus Mum finally opens up about how she was scammed, and the devastating effect it had on her. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:08) - Labour's Wealth and Tax Plans(0:09:22) - Cyclone Aftermath and Te Reo Māori(0:28:07) - Māori Music and Cultural Identity Impact(0:33:48) - Scammed Investment and Successful Recovery(0:42:11) - AI Scams and Retirement Villages WarningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As te reo becomes widespread, does Maori learning for Maori need to be prioritised? That's one of many pesky questions posed in the first episode of new Spinoff web series 2 Cents 2 Much. Answering them is Tamaki Makaurau kaiako and musician Jordyn Rapana aka Jordyn with a Why.
Artificial Intelligence stirs up fears that it's coming for our jobs, our schooling, and even our very existence. Now te reo Maori and data sovereignty experts are raising another red flag - ChatGPT might be getting just a little too good at te reo. They fear that sooner or later the language itself could shift from authentic reo to a ChatGPT version. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.
This evening, Trish Sherson from Sherson-Willis PR and former Labour Chief of Staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communications, Mike Munroe, joined The Huddle to discuss the following topics- Waka Kotahi are opening consultation on whether road signs should include Te Reo Maori. National's Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown has claimed these changes will be 'confusing'. Do we approve of these changes? Police have released a new framework for dealing with fleeing drivers, claiming it factors in the threat posed by the driver, their suspected offence - and the chance they'll commit more offending or harm. Will these help the police send a message to criminals? Christchurch City Councillor Sam MacDonald says Labour should also give up on housing density rules, following National's U-turn on the bipartisan housing deal. Is the policy really that unpopular? People are calling for tougher penalties for pitch invaders after a dozen spectators dashed onto Napier's McLean Park during Saturday's Warriors match- and were trespassed and released. Should we crack down on pitch invaders? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waka Kotahi is asking people to have their say on bilingual road signs. It's opening consultation on whether signs should include Te Reo Maori. National Party Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown has made his thoughts clear, claiming it'll be confusing. Waka Kotahi Land Transport Director Kane Patena says they wouldn't pop up all at once. "The approach that we're taking within Waka Kotahi is that as we renew and replace old signs, that we'll start to see the new signs- or bilingual signs- being incorporated." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How do te reo Maori words find their way in to children's speech in New Zealand and what context do they signify? In a With a new Marsden research grant, two linguists plan to investigate this.
Hundreds gathered on Wednesday morning to protest the mayor of Kaipara banning karakia in council meetings. The protests in Dargaville happened today, despite mayor Craig Jepson changing his stance on karakia in council meetings. He now permits them at the opening and closing of meetings. One of the protest organisers, Paturiri Toautu says he was happy with today's turnout, as he worked hard to get the word out to a wide range of people. He believed this protest was necessary, despite Craig Jepson reversing his stance. "What people don't understand is that karakia belongs to tikanga Maori, it belongs to us as Maori. And it's also basically the only tikanga Maori that we had. We had that one minute karakia in Te Reo Maori and that's all we had." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week I am thrilled to have Crystal Kaua on the show. It was great to have Crystal back on Talking Performance after almost 2 and a half years. She last appeared in episode 5 in May 2020. Crystal blew my mind during our first chat in 2020 and I know she had a massive impact on many listeners and I can say this one will have the same affectI love how open she speaks about living to her values and the tough decisions that come with that. This is a strong episode and I truly believe Crystal will continue to have a massive influence on sport and coaching in this country.For those who are listening outside of NZ The word Mahi pops up a few times which in Te Reo Maori means “work”
Paul Diamond reviews He Reo Tuku Iho: Tangata Whenua and Te Reo Maori by Awanui Te Huia, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.
Today Linda Burgess talks to Charlotte about her take on the coverage of the death of Queen Elizabeth and how the different networks tackled Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori. She's also been watching Only Murders in the Building on Disney+.
What makes a pepeha? As The Detail finds out, it's a deeply personal part of tikanga Māori.
A new partnership between a local translation software company and Microsoft aims to bring vastly more daily news in te reo Maori in print and online. Straker Translations is based in Tamaki Makaurau, listed on the Australian stock exchange, and has a growing list of global customers, including a recent contract signed with the United Nations. The business uses AI, machine-learning and human translators to provide translations in a multitude of languages. Founder and CEO Grant Straker (Ngati Raukawa) says the partnership with Microsoft will enable news media to translate whole articles into te reo Maori at scale. He speaks with Kathryn Ryan, along with Microsoft New Zealand Managing Director Vanessa Sorenson.
Kia Ora! Teaching you this year how to order your Kawhe or Coffee in Te Reo Māori. I hope you karawhiua or give it a go. Thanks to my Gems listening out there: James, Jason, Barry, Lieran, Ezequiel, KP, Joey, Dusty, Karl and BJ. Become a Gem by visiting https://www.patreon.com/jewelsfromnz Send messages thru Glitter Discord or email on julzburgisser@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jewelsfromnz/message
On a cold September 14th 1972, Hana Te Hemara and a group of elders and language champions marched on parliament, presenting the petition signed by 33 thousand Maori and Pakeha, and calling for the introduction of Maori language and culture in schools nationwide. By that time, te reo Maori was in grave danger of dying out, but the actions of the petitioners sparked change - kohanga reo, kura kaupapa, wananga followed, and Te Reo Maori became an official language. Kathryn speaks with Midday Report Presenter, Mani Dunlop at parliament, and Hana Te Hemara's great niece, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, who is speaking at the commemoration.
Today marks 50 years since the Maori language petition was presented at Parliament, igniting the Maori language movement. On a cold September 14th 1972, Hana Te Hemara and a group of elders and language champions marched on parliament presenting the petition signed by 33 thousand Maori and Pakeha, and calling for the introduction of Maori language and culture in schools nationwide. By that time, te reo Maori was in grave danger of dying out, but the actions of the petitioners sparked change - kohanga reo, kura kaupapa, wananga followed, and Te Reo Maori became an official language. A commemorative event is on at parliament this morning to mark the anniversary, where one of the speakers is Hana te Hemara's great niece, Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke.
This week on The Wire for Rāapa Wednesday: Casper speaks to Brooke van Velden about the end of the traffic light system in our weekly chat with the ACT Party deputy leader. Emilia speaks with Liam Rutherford from NZEI Te Riu Roa about their calls to increase funding for te reo in education. She'll also be chatting to James Hita from Greenpeace about the International Seabed Authority greenlighting deep sea mining in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Once again today we have another interview from Casper with Auckland's Mayoral hopefuls; today he'll be chatting with Craig Lord. And finally, Emilia will be chatting to our European correspondent Cameron Adams on Eurovision about the war in Ukraine, elections in Sweden and Montenegro and more. That's us for the Wednesday Wire! Enjoy Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori!
It's Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori, and I use this as an excuse to talk about the interconnections of Polynesian culture, specifically between Maori and Samoan languages. My friend Balamohan Shingade also comes into the studio to talk about his work in Hindustani music as well as give us a live performance.
Top stories for 13 September 2022 Two and a half years after the Covid-19 pandemic began, the Government has dropped almost all restrictions - we'll speak to the Prime Minister In Scotland, thousands pay tribute to the Queen as she lies in state at Edinburgh's St Giles' Cathedral Meanwhile London is frantically preparing for one million visitors for the Queen's state funeral next week Back here, New Zealanders are already planning what they'll do with the one-off public holiday to mark the Queen's death And we hear from some of those who delivered the petition that sparked the revival of Te Reo Maori
New Zealand's anchorman Mike McRoberts is in studio to chat about his brand new documentary out tonight! Mike chats about his Te Reo journey and how significant the Maori language and culture is to him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discussion over the level of te reo required by the country's teachers. The Teaching Council has told the Abuse in Care Inquiry, that competence in te reo Māori will eventually become mandatory for teachers. But there's no plan to make fluency in the language compulsory. Council Chief Executive, Lesley Hoskin, told Mike Hosking they are led by the profession and the profession has yet to suggest compulsory te reo is fair or reasonable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Kiwi Harvard student currently studying in Boston is looking for a te reo teacher.
Podcasts about unsolved murders, scandals and con artists dominate the charts these days, but a constant favourite since it started in 2015 involves deep dives into linguistics. 'The Allusionist' is hosted by British writer and broadcaster Helen Zaltzman who is appearing at the Auckland Writers Festival. She's produced almost 160 episodes, with some of the most recent ranging from 1920s crime noir slang to Objectivity in Journalism and Rainbow Washing. There are several episodes featuring Te Reo Maori in the back catalogue too.
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