It’s Māori Language Week from September 10 to 16, and workplaces are encouraged to take part this year.
The theme is Kia Kaha te Reo Māori, which means let’s make the Māori language strong.
The Māori Language Commission is encouraging organisations and businesses to take part in special parades to commemorate the week in Auckland, Gisborne, Rotorua and Wellington.
It also has free downloadable resources for workplaces, including posters and phrase booklets covering all situations, including workplaces.
Here are a few words and phrases you might be able to start using conversations or emails.
Kia pai mai! – That’s really good
Waea mai – Ring me
Me mutu pea i konei – Enough said
He tika tāu – You’re right
Noho ora mai rā i roto i ngā manaakitanga katoa – Look after yourself, may you remain well
Aku mihi nui ki a koe – Many thanks
Tino – I agree
Mō taku hē - Apologies
Nāku, nā – Yours faithfully
Nāku noa, nā – Yours sincerely
Rorohiko – computer
Papa pātuhi - keyboard
Tūru – chair
Pene – pen
