Episode 1: Pepeha

Pepeha is a way of introducing yourself in te reo Māori. It tells people who you are and where you come from by sharing your connections and places that are important to you. Let’s revisit pepeha together with Koro and Anahera.  |  3:47mins

Episode 2: Whakapapa

The unity of whānau. Whakapapa is important and connects us to our tūpuna, iwi and whānau. Everyone plays an important role in their whānau and the responsibility of looking after everyone is shared by all.  Which role do you hold in your whānau?  |  4:19mins

Episode 3: E Whia/Tokowhia

What are the counting rules? Today we revisit how to ask the question ‘how many’ which varies, depending on whether you are asking about people, animals, or things. We only use ‘Tokowhia’ to ask how many people there are and ‘E hia’ to ask how many animals or things. Let’s sharpen up together!  |  3:47mins

Episode 4: Tenses – Past/Present/Future

Tenses are indicators of time. Active sentences begin with particles and tell us whether a sentence starts in the past, present, or future. Let’s revisit these and see how much you can recall.  |  4:02mins

Episode 5: Te Whānau A

When talking about ownership and possession in te reo Māori, the object of possession comes under what’s called the A or O Category. Things that hold great significance generally come under the O category and possessions that are deemed less significant are classed as A category. Need a reminder of the A category? Let’s do that together!  |  4:15mins

Episode 6: Te Whānau O

When talking about ownership and possessions in Te Reo Māori, the object of possession comes under what’s called the A or O Category. Things that hold great significance generally come under the O category and possessions that are deemed less significant are classed as A category. Need a reminder of the O category? Let’s do that together!  |  4:39mins

Episode 7: Te Whānau A & Te Whānau O

When talking about possession there are two categories known as the A and the O categories. Which is used depends on the relationship between the thing or action that is possessed and the possessor. Let’s revisit both the A and O categories.  |  4:36mins

Episode 8: Nōnawhea

Nōnawhea is used to ask questions relating to past activities and/or events. Nōnawhea koe i haere ai? When did you go? Let’s explore more with Koro and Anahera as Koro reflects on the ‘good old days’.  |  4:05mins

Episode 9: Āwhea

When asking questions relating to future activities and/or events, we use the kupu ‘āwhea’. Like other pātai in te reo, when answering questions related to āwhea, you usually respond using the same structure. Watch and see how Koro and Anahera use this pātai in their kōrero today.  |  3:52mins

Episode 10: T Class Possessives

T Class Possessives have the following forms depending on whether one or more things are possessed. One thing: tā/tō + possessor or two or more things ā/ō + possessor. Let’s see how Koro uses T Class Possessives with his mokopuna, Anahera.  |  4:15mins

Episode 11: Rerenga Hāngū

Rerenga Hāngū or Passive Sentences change the focus to whoever or whatever is affected by the verb (the patient). Within active sentences, the focus is on the agent (whoever or whatever is doing the verb) however passive sentences focus on the patient of the verb (the receiver of the action). Can you use passives this well?  |  3:59mins

Episode 12: Rerenga Āhua

Rerenga Āhua or Stative Sentences are used when expressing and describing a state or condition rather than an activity or event. In this episode, we are given different examples of rerenga āhua in everyday conversation. Have a listen and take note as you practice using rerenga āhua today.  |  4:17mins