Learn Cook Islands Māori

From the book: Pe'e Māori Traditional Cook Islands ChantsAuthor: Jon Tikivanotau Michael JonassenSegment: 5.1.1. TUROU ORO MAI [Pe'e]Tūrou, Oro māi. Taka'i mai ki runga i teia paepae. Piki mai ki runga i teia toka mou. Te marae tapu o te matakeinanga. 'I konei tatou 'akatakapātoa ei. 'Iri'iri korero ei. Tākave ei. Iō-kokou.PRAISES WELCOME [Chant]Praises. Welcome. Step on this ground. Climb on this solid rock. Sacred ground of the tribe. Here we will exchange words, embrace and share our love. Almighty God bless us. Celebrate.Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Would you like to eat some (food)? = Ka inangaro koe i te kai _____?Apple = aparaBanana = meikaEggs = uamoaPeanuts = aratitaPotatoes = piteteBreadfruit = kuruMeet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Ka inangaro koe i te inu?Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Ka inangaro koe i te kai?Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Ka inangaro koe i te aere? (aere mai = come)Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

I live/stay in _____. = E no’o ana au ki _____.I live/stay in Aitutaki = E no’o ana au ki Aitutaki.I live/stay in Otara = E no’o ana au ki Otara.I live/stay in Christchurch = E no’o ana au ki Christchurch.I live/stay in America = E no’o ana au ki America (Marike in CI Maori).I live/stay in Japan = E no’o ana au ki Japan.Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

I asked a simple question and didn’t expect the response it got.What followed was a flood of raw, unfiltered opinions that quickly turned into something much bigger than a flag. I unpack what people actually said, why emotions ran high, and what this says about identity, priorities, and trust in leadership in the Cook Islands.No spin. No sugar coating. Just the voices that showed up.Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Where do you live/stay? = E no’o ana koe kī'ea?Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language and culture alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa New Zealand and regularly fly home. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at [email protected]: ⁠https://kukilearning.com/⁠Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Kia Orana all! This is a light-hearted update episode where I return to the mic and talk openly about juggling adulthood, the rush toward Christmas, and the pressure to make everything perfect. I share why consistency matters more than perfection and outline a renewed focus on delivering regular content. Lets go!!Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Bring me the ____? Apai mai te____?Pot/pan = pāni frying pan = varai pāniPlate = merekiCup = kapuFork = kokaiKnife = tipiSpoon = tipunuLid = papaniOven = umuFridge/freezer = pia anuanu/pia akaanuanuMeet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.Got a topic? Flick an email to [email protected] Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.Web: https://kukilearning.com/Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Language lessons:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Ready to sound like you actually know what you’re saying in Māori? In this episode, we cover the essentials: saying hello without looking awkward, asking “How are you?” (and actually knowing how to reply), introducing yourself like a pro, and even asking where someone’s from without sounding like a stalker. Oh, and we’ll wrap it up with a couple of handy exits: “That’s enough” and “See ya.”I’ll say each phrase nice and slow, leave space for you to repeat (yes, out loud ; don’t just sit there nodding), and by the end, you’ll have enough survival phrases to impress your friends, confuse strangers, and maybe even hold a short conversation.Conversation 1A: Kia orāna, pe’ea koe?B: Meitaki au. Pe’ea koe? A. Meitaki. Conversation 2A: Koai tōou ‘ingoa? B. Toku ingoa ko May. Koai tōou? A. Toku ingoa ko Tom. Conversation 3B. Tom, no’ea mai koe?A: Nō Aitutaki mai au. May, no’ea mai koe?B. No Aotearoa mai au.A: May, e aka teia. Ka kiteB: Ka kite Tom.

We speak with Teremoana Teremoana Jnr, a heavyweight boxer fighting out of Australia and representing his Cook Islands heritage.Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Where's your ____? Tei’ea toou ____?Shirt = ponaT-Shirt = piriaroPants = piripou roaroaShorts = piripouHat = pareJacket/Coat = pereueSocks = totiniShoes = tamakaJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Where’s the _____ ? = Tei’ea te _____?Brain = roroLungs = atemāmāHeart = pukuatuBlood = totoBone = iviUrine = mimiFaeces = tutaeEarwax = taringa pataSweat = ‘ouJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Hair = rouru, (rauru)Eye = mataEyes = ngā mataEar = taringaMouth = va’aCheek = paparingaChin = tāngaTeeth = ni’oTongue = areroBeard = uruuru ta’a, (uruuru va’a)Neck = kāki, (karaponga)Nose = putāngio, (puteao)Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

My (hand) hurts/My (hand) is sore = Mamae toku (rima).Head = katu (Rarotonga dialect)Head = upoko (Aitutaki dialect)Shoulders = pakuiviStomach = kopuBack = mokotua (Rarotonga dialect)Back = tautua (Aitutaki dialect)Arm/Hands = rimafinger nails = mangamanga rimaLegs/feet  = vaevae  Toe nails = mangamanga vaevaeKnees = turiBum = toe (Rarotonga dialect)Bum = kitikiti (Aitutaki dialect)Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Mamae toku (____) = My (____) is soreMamae toku (____) = My (____) hurtsMamae = sore, pain, painful, hurtJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

I am hot = Kua vera au/E vera toku Vera = hotAnu = coldJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

I am cold = Kua anu au/E anu toku Anu = coldVera = hotJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Online source: Kare ratou e pakari, mei a ratou e vai nei, e pakari atu ra.Kare e tuatua e akaroi ia ratou, kare katoa te mataiti, e akaapa ia ratou.Mei te ra e opu atu ra i te aiai, e te itianga mai o te ra i te popongi.E akamaara tatou ia ratou.English Version:They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morning,We will remember them.Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Kua maki au = I am sick/illE maki toku = I have an illnessMaki = sick, ill, sickness, illness, goofy/sillyJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Go away = Aere atu! = Ere atu!Get lost = Tangaro iatu koe!Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Interpreted by Tom HarrisonKare ratou e pakari, mei a tatou rai te ka pakari.Kare te mataiti e ‘akamauiui ia ratou, e kare katoa e ‘aka’apa.I te iti’anga ra o te ra e i te popongi.Ka ‘akama’ara ua rae tatou, ia ratou.English VersionThey shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.At the going down of the sun and in the morningWe will remember them.Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Come home = Aere mai ki te kaingaReturn home = Oki mai ki te kaingaHome = kainga/ngutuareJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Eaa te parani apopo? = What's the plan tomorrow?Parani = planApopo = tomorrowJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Eaa te parani i teia po? = What's the plan tonight? This night (Tonight) = i teia poPo = nightJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Eaa te parani i teia ra? = What's the plan today? This day (Today) = i teia raJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Nothing = Kare pakau (Aitutaki dialect),Nothing = Kare apinga (Rarotonga dialect), I don't know = Kare au (i) kite, You tell me = Akakite mai koe,Eat/eating= kai kai (Rarotonga dialect),Eat/eating= kai manga (Aitutaki dialect),Outing/touristing = Koka (Rarotonga dialect),Outing/touristing = Parakoka (Aitutaki dialect),Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Eaa te parani? = What's the plan?Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

nanai/inanai = yesterdayteia ra (this day) = todayteia po (this night) = tonightapopo = tomorrowJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Apai mai te (item) = Bring me the (item).Common nouns:book=puka, keys=taviri, money=moni, pen=peni, chair=no’oanga, bag=kete, cup=kapu, plate=mereki, towel=tauera, bottle=moinaJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

I'm studying now = Te apii nei au, i teia taime. (Formal)I'm studying now = Apii nei au teia taime. (Informal)I'm studying = Te apii nei au. (Formal)I'm studying = Apii nei au. (Informal)Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

I'm working now = Te angaanga nei au, i teia taime. (Formal)I'm working now = Angaanga nei au teia taime. (Informal)I'm working = Te angaanga nei au. (Formal)I'm working = Angaanga nei au. (Informal)Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

If you don’t actually want to learn the language, stop wasting everyone’s time. This episode calls out the half-hearted and challenges you to be honest with yourself. No sugar-coating. Just the truth about what it really takes to learn Cook Islands Māori. Auii!!Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you. Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Koai toou ingoa? = What is your name? Koai toou ingoa openga? = What is your last name?ingoa = nameopenga = last, end Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

meitaki maata = thank you very much (Rarotonga)meitaki atupaka = thank you very much (Aitutaki)meitaki = good, thanks,maata/atupaka = big, many, largeJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

ka kite = see you/see yaaere ra = walk then/go then (said by the person staying)e noo ake ra = I’ll leave you to it (said by the person leaving)Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Ka aru mai koe iaku? = You coming with me?Ka aru mai koe? = You coming?Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Kā'a koe? = What will you do? / What you gonna do?Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Kua vā koe? = Are you free/available? Vā koe? = You free/available?Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Tea’a nei koe?/Tea’a rā koe? = What are you doing?Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Pe'ea koe i teia ra? = How are you today?Pe'ea koe teia ra? = How are you today? (casual)Pe'ea koe? = How are you?Pe'ea? = How's it?rā = sun, dayJoin the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators. Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe