The word this week is: pēne (band) pair-ne (as in never) Who is your favourite NZ pēne? Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: waiata (v. sing n. song) why-are-tar Waiata! It’s New Zealand music month, so lots of opportunity to waiata along to some good music. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: poraka (jersey) paw-rah-car Take your poraka it’s colder now! Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: takatū (get ready) tah-car–too They will need to takatū for the long trip ahead. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: kanopīni (broad beans) car-nor-pee-nee Plant them kanopīni before the end of Autumn. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: kūmara (sweet potato) coo-mah-rah Face the tail of the kūmara to the mountain when you plant. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: māra (garden/cultivation) maah-rah It is time to prepare the māra for planting. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: rau (row) leaf Look at that rau falling from the tree! Tell tale signs of Autumn. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: ngahuru Pronounced nga (as in singer) hoo roo Meaning autumn We are coming into ngahuru, just look at the trees! Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
The word this week is: kikihi (key-key-hee) cicada The kikihi are singing. Summer has arrived! Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more
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