March 3, 2014
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: tohutaka (tore-hoo-tah-kah) or recipe
Did you know the Library has tohutaka cards to help you learn to cook in te reo Māori?...Read more
February 24, 2014
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: pae-mahi (pie-mar-hee) or Work Tray
Can you pass me the document in the top of that pae-mahi please?
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February 17, 2014
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: Raruraru (rah-roo-rah-roo) or trouble / problem
You can talk to us if there is a raruraru with your library account...Read more
February 10, 2014
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: tārere (tah-rair-rair) or swing
It’s a nice day to take the kids to the park, they love the tārere...Read more
February 3, 2014
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: Rama waka (rah-mah wah-kah) or traffic lights
When the rama waka are broken, the give way rules apply...Read more
January 27, 2014
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: tauera (toe-ear-rah) or towel
Where are all the tauera? We want to go swimming...Read more
January 20, 2014
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: Pūtea (pooh-tair) or bank account / savings
The kids get $5.00 pocket money each week for their pūtea...Read more
January 13, 2014
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: hīrokiroki (he-raw-key-raw-key) or unsafe
Don’t use that ladder its hīrokiroki!...Read more
January 6, 2014
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: Panekeke (pah-nair-cair-cair) or pancake
Panekeke with maple syrup, scrambled eggs and bacon is the perfect New Year’s brunch!
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December 30, 2013
Kupu o te Wiki, or Word of the Week, is brought to you by the Library’s Māori Staff.
The word this week is: Pine mau (pea-nair mow) or safety pin
my friend has these cool earings that look like pine mau...Read more