Maori

Hello im yet another kiwi, New Zealander. Sadly I have never taken up an oppurtunity to learn Maori. However I do know a few basic phrases. At the moment it's Maori language week and so I have picked up a few new words. :-) I think its important for New Zealanders to learn about the Maori culture as its part of what makes up our unique indentity of being New Zealanders.

Being Maori myself I would like to learn to speak the language! Unfortunatly I dont.

Hi, nativepukeko. I've visited Christchurch, New Zealand for once, actually. In my one week stayed there, I like New Zealanders accent when they speak english. And spotted one group spoke Maori language. I think it is very hard to learn, unless I get married with Maori people and of course, from that time I have to learn Maori language. I still remember about the government campaign about Maori Language Year was about in 1995, isn't it? What has had happened actually ? Was it successful? as far as I am concern, Maori today account for about 13% of the population in New Zealand. Is it true, nativepukeko. Happy Postings and Earnings, nativepukeko. HAPPY DAPPY.