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Whakamana Reo Rangatira


 I spotted another mural on the side of a building in Kaikohe last time I was there. This one which on the front says "Whakamana reo rangatira" meaning "Lift up the chiefly language". As it celebrates Maori Language Week it was painted by local group Akau in the hope that it and the other murals around the town would encourage people to learn te reo for themselves.

Linking up with Mural Monday.

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Tom said…
...thanks Amy for the translation.
3 October 2021 at 11:44
Fun60 said…
What a good idea.
3 October 2021 at 19:25
local alien said…
A permanent message. The chiefly language does seem to have been lifted up. It appears much more part of the overall culture than it was when I was at school. As it should be.
3 October 2021 at 19:33
gz said…
It is good to see more people using Te Reo Maōri.
3 October 2021 at 20:30
DawnTreader said…
Without translation I would not have had any idea what I was looking at... (Although, had I lived in New Zealand, perhaps I would have had some clue?)
3 October 2021 at 22:51
Bill said…
A wonderful idea and message.
4 October 2021 at 03:50
Iris Flavia said…
Great mural. Here we get "Talk Op Platt" on the radio - that´s what my Grandma spoke.
4 October 2021 at 06:18
Bleubeard and Elizabeth said…
It's wonderful to learn more about that language and I am grateful you translated for us, Amy.
4 October 2021 at 09:57
Mae Travels said…
So much great art is informal and temporary. This has a very interesting purpose.

best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
4 October 2021 at 10:45
Sami said…
A nice reminder. Local Aboriginal languages should also be taught in schools.
Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Amy.
4 October 2021 at 20:00
Sharon said…
It delivers an interesting message.
5 October 2021 at 03:59
Betty J. Crow said…
Great idea and wonderful message.
5 October 2021 at 05:27
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