Te Reo Maori

It is our own living language and belongs to everyone

It is beautiful, fun and exciting

It makes you feel proud of who you are

It can take you places and give you amazing experiences.

It is of great advantage to your career, both here and overseas

Learning te reo increases your brainpower!

speak in Māori from the very first lesson, recite karakia, pepeha and mihi

learn to communicate about family connections, marae, school and home, describe friends, hobbies and pets, learn about Kāi Tahu

celebrate and compete in special events – Matariki, Polyfest, Manu Kōrero, Mana Pounamu, Hautoka, Te Wiki o te reo Māori

cook kai, sing waiata, play games, weave flax, make artworks, film stories

join our combined OGHS/OBHS kapa haka, compete and gain NCEA credits

go on visits and trips, attend hui, noho marae, see plays and performances,

at local, regional and national level, with overseas possibilities in the future

attend Science Wānanga and Hui Reo

take leadership roles such as Kāhui Kōrero Māori Student Council

study for Scholarship or te Reo Rangatira for fluent speakers

have contact with university tutors and lecturers

study te reo Māori or Māori Performing Arts at university

have the advantage in any career

stand strong in your own identity at home and overseas