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Kupu o te wiki 14/05/18

May 14, 2018

The word this week is: Kanikani (dance) car-knee-car-knee Having a quick kanikani is a good way to have a break whilst studying. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more

Kupu o te wiki 07/05/18

May 6, 2018

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

Kupu o te Wiki 30/04/18

April 30, 2018

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

Kupu o te Wiki 23/04/18

April 23, 2018

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

Kupu o te Wiki 09/04/18

April 9, 2018

The word this week is: moe (sleep) moy Bears prepare for their long winter moe. Kupu o te wiki brought to you by the Library’s Māori staff...Read more

Kupu o te Wiki 02/04/18

April 2, 2018

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

Kupu o te Wiki 26/03/18

March 26, 2018

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

Kupu o te Wiki 19/03/18

March 19, 2018

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

Kupu o te Wiki 12/03/18

March 12, 2018

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

Kupu o te Wiki 05/03/18

March 5, 2018

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

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