1258 days ago

Māori Language Week 2022

Krissy Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Māori Language Week is an annual celebration held in the third full week of September. This year it takes place from September 13 to 19.

The initiative, also called ‘Te Wiki o te Reo Māori,’ is government-sponsored. It aims to inspire New Zealanders to speak the Māori language proudly. Māori Language Week is part of a larger effort to revitalize the Māori language. New Zealanders — and indeed, the global community — are encouraged to learn the language and experience the rich culture of the region. ...

Here's some more phrases for you!

Kōrero mai - Talk to me / Let's chat

Kia ora - Hello

Kei te pehea koe? - How are you?

Kei te ora - I'm well

Kia kaha - Be strong

I tēnei rā - Today

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Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

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The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

As a customer, what do you think about automation?

9.4% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.

9.4% Complete
43.5% I want to be able to choose.

43.5% Complete
47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.

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Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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