The word this week is: kaiako (ky-ah-core) or teacher. The children gave their kaiako an apple. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: Awa (ah-wah) or River Learn more about the beautiful poem “what stones know” here written by Massey University Spanish language lecturer and award-winning poet Dr Leonel Alvarado about the Manawatu Awa. Kupu o te...Read more
The word this week is: pahi (pah-hee) or bus. In Manawatū, the No. 12 pahi will take you directly into town. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: Niho (knee-haw) or Tooth/teeth. Maintain a healthy smile by taking care of your niho. Kupu o te Wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff...Read more
The word this week is: rangi (rung-ee) or sky. Do you know the proverb: “Red rangi at night, sailor’s delight, red rangi in the morning, sailor’s warning”? Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori...Read more
The word this week is: Waea (Why-ah) or Phone. If you’ve misplaced your waea or any other belongings on campus make sure to check the lost property at the library and security offices. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s...Read more
The word this week is: engari (air-ngah-ree) or but. You can book study rooms in the library engari only for 2 hours. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: Nau mai (No My) or Welcome! Nau Mai once again to the Library Out Loud blog, we post new Māori kupu (word) each week, feel free to leave us comments, questions or suggestions in the section below. Kupu o te Wiki brought...Read more
The word this week is: Poitarawhiti (poy-tah-rah-fee-tee) or Netball. Irene van Dyk played poitarawhiti for the Silver Ferns. Kupu o te Wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff...Read more
The word this week is: Heihei (hey-hey) or Chicken. Q. Why did the Heihei cross the road? A. To get to the other side (hehe). Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
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