Monday, 21 July 2008

Māori families have a key role in revitalising the Māori language in our homes and communities. This resource supports the use of the reo in the home because families are at the core of language transfer to children. While kōhanga reo and kura kaupapa provide many wonderful opportunities for learning, they cannot replace the benefits of speaking Māori in the home and among whānau.

Kei Roto i te Whare / Māori Language in the Home has two main purposes. First, to highlight the importance of speaking Māori within the home and whānau. Second, to provide information, guidelines and strategies to help whānau who choose to increase the use of Māori in the home. It contains lists of Māori language phrases that can be used with and among members of your whānau.

If you would like to order copies of Kei Roto i te Whare / Māori Language in the Home please email info@tpk.govt.nz or you can download an e-version here.

Last modified: 29/08/2008