Maori

In groups we are learning the different verses of Poi'e and the meaning of each verse to help us learn it faster as a class. Lyrics and Translation

Lyrics


8TRA are going to make an effort to learn the kupu (words) to Poi E, especially because it is such an inspiring song all around the world and the meaning of the words is very inspiring also!

Poi E lyrics link


Greeting a friend in te reo, asking how they are and where are they from

Mrs Taurua's Pepeha

Kia ora kotou,

Ko _Uika___ te māunga

Ko __nga awa erua___ te awa

Nga waka o hamoa *

Ko _ngati Hamoa__te  iwi

Ko _Te Taua Moana __ te marae *

Nō __Tamaki Makaurau___ ahau

Ko __Quanita Taurua__ tōku ingoa

No reira, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa

The mountain that I affiliate to is ___North Head Devonport_

The river/lake/sea that I affiliate to is  Nga Awa Erua_

The waka that I affiliate to is ____canoes of Samoa

My (founding) ancestor is ___from Samoa__

My marae is ____Navy Marae_

I am from ____Auckland__

My name is ___Quanita Taurua_

Have a go at writing yours:)

Example of greeting your friends as asking how they are and where they are from