Learn Cook Islands Māori

Think learning Cook Islands Māori costs money? Turns out there are actually free ways to study it right here in New Zealand. In this video, I’ll show you where to find them before you spend money on something Google could've told you for free. Your ancestors are judging your Duolingo streak. Time to learn!! Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keep...

From the book: Pe'e Māori Traditional Cook Islands Chants Author: Jon Tikivanotau Michael Jonassen Segment: 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. S...

Would you like to eat some (food)? = Ka inangaro koe i te kai _____? Apple = apara Banana = meika Eggs = uamoa Peanuts = aratita Potatoes = pitete Breadfruit = kuru 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...

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, t...

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 fl...

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 fl...

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 connectio...

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. Thei...

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 bo...

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....

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? K...

Bring me the ____? Apai mai te____? Pot/pan = pāni  frying pan = varai pāni Plate = mereki Cup = kapu Fork = kokai Knife = tipi Spoon = tipunu Lid = papani Oven = umu Fridge/freezer = pia anuanu/pia akaanuanu 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?...

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, t...

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...

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 s...

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...

Where's your ____? Tei’ea toou ____? Shirt = pona T-Shirt = piriaro Pants = piripou roaroa Shorts = piripou Hat = pare Jacket/Coat = pereue Socks = totini Shoes = tamaka 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 stro...

Where’s the _____ ? = Tei’ea te _____? Brain = roro Lungs = atemāmā Heart = pukuatu Blood = toto Bone = ivi Urine = mimi Faeces = tutae Earwax = taringa pata Sweat = ‘ou 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 f...

Hair = rouru, (rauru) Eye = mata Eyes = ngā mata Ear = taringa Mouth = va’a Cheek = paparinga Chin = tānga Teeth = ni’o Tongue = arero Beard = 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,...

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...

My (hand) hurts/My (hand) is sore = Mamae toku (rima). Head = katu (Rarotonga dialect) Head = upoko (Aitutaki dialect) Shoulders = pakuivi Stomach = kopu Back = mokotua (Rarotonga dialect) Back = tautua (Aitutaki dialect) Arm/Hands = rima finger nails = mangamanga rima Legs/feet  = vaevae   Toe nails = mangamanga vaevae Knees = turi Bum = toe (Rarotonga dialect) Bum = kitikiti (Aitutaki dialect) J...

Mamae toku (____) = My (____) is sore Mamae toku (____) = My (____) hurts Mamae = sore, pain, painful, hurt 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...

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...

I am hot = Kua vera au/E vera toku  Vera = hot Anu = cold 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 connect...

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...