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Speaking it is a vital way to express our Māori culture and maintain our pride and identity as a people.

Te reo greetings

Here are some simple greetings you can practice:

• Tēnā koe - Hello (to one person)
• Tēnā kōrua - Hello (to two people)
• Tēnā koutou - Hello (to more than two)
• Kia ora - Hi (to one or more people)
• Kia ora kōrua - Hi (to two people)
• Kia ora koutou - Hi (to more than two)
• Mōrena - Morning
• Ata mārie - Good morning
• Ahiahi mārie - Good afternoon
• Pō mārie - Good night/evening
  

Try to use these greetings and learn a new kupu (word) every day.

Practice at home with your whānau.