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Te Whaikōrero The Speech Making James Barnes is Pākehā and grew up speaking Māori in Kōhanga Reo and Kura Kaupapa. He has taught Te Reo, Whaikōrero and Te Tiriti o…Continue readingTe Whaikōrero (Speech Making)

Te Reo Māori and Me: A Short History In this blog, I share some of my experiences with Te Reo Māori, hopefully, you will find something in it and enjoy!…Continue readingTe Reo Māori and Me: A Short History

A Moko in the Street (James is Pākehā and was raised in Māori education. He holds a master’s and is a Te Tiriti o Waitangi educator and cultural supervisor.) E…Continue readingA Moko On The Street

He Taki Kōrero: Quick Takes from 40 Years Living within Māori and Pākehā Culture This post offers “quick takes” on six themes (with some Te Reo and translation), short reflections…Continue readingHe Taki Kōrero: Quick Takes from 40 Years Living within Māori and Pākehā Culture

The Problem with the Term Tangata Tiriti The phrase Tangata Tiriti — often translated as “people of the Treaty” — is a term for non-Māori in New Zealand. It’s been…Continue readingThe Problem With The Term Tangata Tiriti