Māori language, alphabet and pronunciation Māori is an Austronesian language spoken in New Zealand, or Aotearoa ('The Land of the Long White Cloud'), and the Cook Islands by about 136,000 people. It was brought to New Zealand by Polynesian people, probably from Taihiti or thereabouts in about 800 AD, or possibly earlier. Māori is most closely related to Tahitian, which is spoken in Tahiti and the Society Islands, and Rarotongan, which is spoken in the southern Cook Islands. Before 1840, Māori was the predominant language of New Zealand. It was extensively used in social, religious, commercial and political interactions among Māori, and between Māori and Pākehā (Whites). Māori was also the language of instruction in the schools set up by missionaries. The first printed Māori book was Thomas Kendall's 1815 reader called E korao no New Zealand (Talk from New Zealand). From the 1940s onwards, the Māori began migrating to urban areas where they were living amongst the English-speaking Pākehā. Māori alphabet Māori diphthongs Notes Links
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Māori Myths, Legends and Contemporary Stories / Te Reo Māori / Support materials / Home - Mātauranga Māori Kia ora and welcome to Māori Myths, Legends and Contemporary Stories. Here, you are able to view a collection of myths and legends alongside contemporary stories reflecting themes relevant to today's world. These stories have been either written or retold by Wiremu Grace. Wiremu would like to acknowledge Uncle Ken Arthur and Uncle Mark Metekingi for their kōrero tuku iho, or stories and knowledge handed down from the generations. This collection of stories can be navigated in both te reo Māori and English. Please enjoy your time reading Māori Myths, Legends and Contemporary Stories. We value your feedback and invite you to contact us at mataurangamaori@tki.org.nz. Return to top
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