Need some more te reo Māori practice on poolside?

Monday 11th September marks the beginning of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) for 2023. What better time to learn some te reo?

We’ve put together a brief list of phrases you can use around the pool:

• Kauhoe | Swimming

• Puna kaukau | Swimming pool

• Kauhoe tūwhera | Open water swimming

• Ngaru | Wave

• Kauhoe pūrerehua | Butterfly

• Kauhoe whakamuri | Backstroke

• Hōkaikai | Breaststroke

• Kauhoe | Freestyle

• Tira | Fins

• Papa ruku | Diving Board

• Mōhiti kaukau | Swimming goggles

• Pōtae kauhoe | Swimming cap

• Kākahu kaukau | Swimsuit

• Kiripi ihu | Nose clip

Encourage your fellow teammates, coaches, and supporters to give it a go.

Kia kaha te reo Māori!