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Korero Tupuna
About Korero Tupuna Trust
Mou i te kō, mou i te ‘ere, kia pūkuru ō vaevae, ‘ē kia mokorā ō kakī!
Hold on to the tools and knowledge handed to you by your ancestors tools to prepare you for the future.
Ko ai matou? Who are we?
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Teremoana Maua-Hodges
Chairperson
Rarotonga/Atiu
Ngamira Hodges-Warren
Secretary
Rarotonga/Atiu
Jean Hunter
Treasurer
Atiu
Explanation of the design:
Akamatutu Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani i te Whanganui a Tara
– Strengthen Cook Islands Maori at Te Whanganui a Tara
There are three distinguished patterns, first one is a whanau based pattern, the middle one is a spear design, it can be used also as a way of direction, action, goals, every one moving in the same direction on a certain project.
The third one is a design for people, individuals as well as doing their part to improve as an individual, ultimately improving the community.
The stylized sharp black swerve is a stylized adze, toki.
Mostly used to endeavour for new things, venture forth. The colours match the ocean of the Cook Islands with its different shades of blue and the vibrant colours of the motu of the north and mountains and lagoons of the south.
Designed by Jacob Raniera Wilkins-Hodges
Atiu e Takitumu
July, 2019
Our purpose
Korero Tupuna Trust is an educational organization based in New Zealand. Led by Mama Teremoana Hodges, a renowned teacher and educator of the Cook Islands Maori language, the trust aims to provide educational tools and a meeting place for beginners, learners, and teachers of the language.
We are a group of Cook Islands people who are very driven to learn our languages. We are also keen for future generations to keep the learning momentum going which starts in the home.
To grow and develop educational opportunities through the promotion of Cook Islands Languages and Culture.
To empower and support individuals, families and Enua Groups through language programmes to promote self-identity and wellbeing
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Our Vision
Our Mission
Our mission is to revitalize the Cook Islands Maori language by bringing together scattered resources available online and in communities in both New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Our website caters to new learners, individuals seeking simple resources, and teachers in need of materials.
We offer a range of courses, from beginner to advanced levels, designed to help learners of all ages and backgrounds. Join us today and start your journey towards fluency in Cook Islands Maori!