Dr. Michael W Taiapa
@mwtaiapa.bsky.social
titiro mai, whakarongo mai, kōrero mai. #etipuereo #sense https://x.com/mwtaiapa
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Join us live for Waitangi Day 2026, showcasing the dawn service at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the early morning.
Live Updates: Waitangi Day 2026
Join us live for Waitangi Day 2026, showcasing the dawn service at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the early morning.
www.teaonews.co.nz
February 5, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Join us live for Waitangi Day 2026, showcasing the dawn service at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the early morning.
The new inverted food pyramid provides a good visual focus on eating real foods under simple labels without promoting ultra-processed ones. Eating for a healthy & sustainable lifestyle in 2026.
Inā, he kai, he rongoā, he pērā anō (food is medicine and medicine food).
Inā, he kai, he rongoā, he pērā anō (food is medicine and medicine food).
January 21, 2026 at 8:32 PM
The new inverted food pyramid provides a good visual focus on eating real foods under simple labels without promoting ultra-processed ones. Eating for a healthy & sustainable lifestyle in 2026.
Inā, he kai, he rongoā, he pērā anō (food is medicine and medicine food).
Inā, he kai, he rongoā, he pērā anō (food is medicine and medicine food).
Reposted by Dr. Michael W Taiapa
More Māori students want to learn in their language than ever before - yet in the South Island, many kura are full, unsafe, and stuck waiting for upgrades that never come.
Electric shocks, sewage and mould: Māori schools take brunt of property failures
More Māori students want to learn in their language than ever before - yet in the South Island, many kura are full, unsafe, and stuck waiting for upgrades that never come.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
More Māori students want to learn in their language than ever before - yet in the South Island, many kura are full, unsafe, and stuck waiting for upgrades that never come.
They can create all the crisis they wish. It will have zero impact on my identity. Toitū is exactly what it means, sustainable and permanent.
Best of the Year:
A growing list of rollbacks of Māori language and culture beg the question: is the Government pushing NZ towards an identity crisis?
A growing list of rollbacks of Māori language and culture beg the question: is the Government pushing NZ towards an identity crisis?
Who's afraid of Aotearoa
Best of the Year: A growing list of rollbacks of Māori language and culture beg the question: is the Government pushing NZ towards an identity crisis?
newsroom.co.nz
January 7, 2026 at 9:07 AM
They can create all the crisis they wish. It will have zero impact on my identity. Toitū is exactly what it means, sustainable and permanent.
Today's weigh in (75.2kgs). Carnivore helped me to achieve this target weight.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? For me, it's health in addition to people. If I'm constantly sick, then of what use am I to my whānau? Hauora ā-tinana, ā-wairua, ā-hinengaro will be a major foci going into 2026. #sense
He aha te mea nui o te ao? For me, it's health in addition to people. If I'm constantly sick, then of what use am I to my whānau? Hauora ā-tinana, ā-wairua, ā-hinengaro will be a major foci going into 2026. #sense
December 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today's weigh in (75.2kgs). Carnivore helped me to achieve this target weight.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? For me, it's health in addition to people. If I'm constantly sick, then of what use am I to my whānau? Hauora ā-tinana, ā-wairua, ā-hinengaro will be a major foci going into 2026. #sense
He aha te mea nui o te ao? For me, it's health in addition to people. If I'm constantly sick, then of what use am I to my whānau? Hauora ā-tinana, ā-wairua, ā-hinengaro will be a major foci going into 2026. #sense
He iwi whai kore reo, me he rākau māmori. A people without its language is like a tree without branches. #etipuereo
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
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Māori beaten for using te reo deserve apology - Dover Samuels
The former government minister says the Crown still has not said sorry - 10 years after he called for a formal apology.
www.rnz.co.nz
October 2, 2025 at 2:41 AM
He iwi whai kore reo, me he rākau māmori. A people without its language is like a tree without branches. #etipuereo
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu...
Public signs in te reo are a major contributor to the linguistic landscape of Aotearoa. They play an important role in the distribution of the language on a national level. Tai timu, tai pari, taihoa te haere kia mutu te riringi i aku roimata e. #etipuereo
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en.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/tai_timu_tai...
Tai timu, tai pari – TAIHOA e HAERE! - Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
“This isn’t about whether a road sign says “stop” or “taihoa.” It’s about whether our country is willing to move forward on the tide of revitalisation — or retreat into tired, old patterns of resistan...
en.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz
August 15, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Public signs in te reo are a major contributor to the linguistic landscape of Aotearoa. They play an important role in the distribution of the language on a national level. Tai timu, tai pari, taihoa te haere kia mutu te riringi i aku roimata e. #etipuereo
en.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/tai_timu_tai...
en.tetaurawhiri.govt.nz/tai_timu_tai...
Reposted by Dr. Michael W Taiapa
Māori are being stripped from the roll without knowing.
Te Pāti Māori has filed urgent High Court action to stop it.
This is voter suppression.
This is how they rig elections. We won’t let them. We won’t let them silence Aotearoa. #AoNZ
#ManaMokopuna #NZPol #Vote2026 #2TicksTPM
Te Pāti Māori has filed urgent High Court action to stop it.
This is voter suppression.
This is how they rig elections. We won’t let them. We won’t let them silence Aotearoa. #AoNZ
#ManaMokopuna #NZPol #Vote2026 #2TicksTPM
Te Pāti Māori files urgent High Court proceeding over electoral roll concerns
There are reports people have been removed from the electoral roll or shifted off the Māori electoral roll.
www.rnz.co.nz
July 31, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Māori are being stripped from the roll without knowing.
Te Pāti Māori has filed urgent High Court action to stop it.
This is voter suppression.
This is how they rig elections. We won’t let them. We won’t let them silence Aotearoa. #AoNZ
#ManaMokopuna #NZPol #Vote2026 #2TicksTPM
Te Pāti Māori has filed urgent High Court action to stop it.
This is voter suppression.
This is how they rig elections. We won’t let them. We won’t let them silence Aotearoa. #AoNZ
#ManaMokopuna #NZPol #Vote2026 #2TicksTPM
This is critical discourse theory in practice, a theory that highlights how hegemonic structures are established, reinforced, and, particularly in times of crises, contested & overturned. They'd do well to read linguistic landscaping, it may re-position their decisions. #etipuereo
English to appear above te reo Māori in New Zealand passport redesign
The move reflects the government's commitment to using English first, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says.
www.rnz.co.nz
July 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This is critical discourse theory in practice, a theory that highlights how hegemonic structures are established, reinforced, and, particularly in times of crises, contested & overturned. They'd do well to read linguistic landscaping, it may re-position their decisions. #etipuereo
My current reading. A critical introduction aimed to raise an awareness of indigenous language endangerment and to establish a link between language, development, peace, and reconciliation. Written in the context of critical discourse theory (CDT). #etipuereo
July 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
My current reading. A critical introduction aimed to raise an awareness of indigenous language endangerment and to establish a link between language, development, peace, and reconciliation. Written in the context of critical discourse theory (CDT). #etipuereo
Reposted by Dr. Michael W Taiapa
Looks like another COVID wave is on its way so I just went and got boosted. Another layer of defence on top of my mask… Grateful I can still get vaccinated when so many, including our kids & under 30’s in NZ, can’t.
May 29, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Looks like another COVID wave is on its way so I just went and got boosted. Another layer of defence on top of my mask… Grateful I can still get vaccinated when so many, including our kids & under 30’s in NZ, can’t.
Reposted by Dr. Michael W Taiapa
“I speak the reo like a newborn. I make shapes with my mouth and hope the correct sounds will come out. I’m now eight weeks into this journey, and it’s been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs.” — Michelle Campbell.
Beating the taniwha of shame | E-Tangata
"I speak the reo like a newborn. I make shapes with my mouth and hope the correct sounds will come out. I'm now eight weeks into this journey, and it’s been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs." —…
e-tangata.co.nz
May 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
“I speak the reo like a newborn. I make shapes with my mouth and hope the correct sounds will come out. I’m now eight weeks into this journey, and it’s been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs.” — Michelle Campbell.
I read a post the other day where the user called Bluesky 'Te Pae o Kahurangi'. Not sure if that's the consensus like 'pukamata'. Just being nosy. Anyhow, nice phraseology. Will use it.
May 3, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I read a post the other day where the user called Bluesky 'Te Pae o Kahurangi'. Not sure if that's the consensus like 'pukamata'. Just being nosy. Anyhow, nice phraseology. Will use it.
Health is the most important kaupapa of all. Supporting workers in the hauora sector.
Tomorrow, May 1, we fight back TOGETHER - for health, for workers, for each other.
On May 1 'Maranga Ake' events are taking place across the motu in town centers as well as special 'Fight Back Together For Health' events at hospitals.
Join us fighting back for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, workers’ rights, and public and community services for all! www.psa.org.nz/campaigns/fi...
Join us fighting back for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, workers’ rights, and public and community services for all! www.psa.org.nz/campaigns/fi...
May 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Health is the most important kaupapa of all. Supporting workers in the hauora sector.
Reposted by Dr. Michael W Taiapa
Tomorrow, May 1, we fight back TOGETHER - for health, for workers, for each other.
On May 1 'Maranga Ake' events are taking place across the motu in town centers as well as special 'Fight Back Together For Health' events at hospitals.
Join us fighting back for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, workers’ rights, and public and community services for all! www.psa.org.nz/campaigns/fi...
Join us fighting back for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, workers’ rights, and public and community services for all! www.psa.org.nz/campaigns/fi...
April 30, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Tomorrow, May 1, we fight back TOGETHER - for health, for workers, for each other.
Mate atu he pire kūnāwheke. Haramai te toki. One insidious bill, failed! Next.
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
The death of the Treaty Principles Bill
Dividing and unifying, the Treaty Principles Bill was defeated in the House today. Former Minister for Treaty Negotiations Chris Finlayson reviews its impact.
www.rnz.co.nz
April 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Mate atu he pire kūnāwheke. Haramai te toki. One insidious bill, failed! Next.
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
Seymour. “there's a Māori word for New Zealand”.
Me. Yes, it’s Niu Tīreni. A phonetic translation of NZ which doesn't mean nor refers to ‘Aotearoa', period. Likewise, Aotearoa does not mean New Zealand but is a widely accepted misconception. #etipuereo
Seymour. “there's a Māori word for New Zealand”.
Me. Yes, it’s Niu Tīreni. A phonetic translation of NZ which doesn't mean nor refers to ‘Aotearoa', period. Likewise, Aotearoa does not mean New Zealand but is a widely accepted misconception. #etipuereo
The Aotearoa complaints have gone up
Over the past few weeks I've seen a significant uptick in complaints around Stuff using the phrase Aotearoa instead of New Zealand, writes Editor Keith Lynch.
www.stuff.co.nz
March 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
Seymour. “there's a Māori word for New Zealand”.
Me. Yes, it’s Niu Tīreni. A phonetic translation of NZ which doesn't mean nor refers to ‘Aotearoa', period. Likewise, Aotearoa does not mean New Zealand but is a widely accepted misconception. #etipuereo
Seymour. “there's a Māori word for New Zealand”.
Me. Yes, it’s Niu Tīreni. A phonetic translation of NZ which doesn't mean nor refers to ‘Aotearoa', period. Likewise, Aotearoa does not mean New Zealand but is a widely accepted misconception. #etipuereo
Ka tikiake ki āu taputapu hiko. Download to your electronic devices. #etipuereo
March 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Ka tikiake ki āu taputapu hiko. Download to your electronic devices. #etipuereo
Toka tū moana. A solitary rock rising up out of the ocean. It refers to a person's strength to overcome and to stand firm against the trials and tribulations that life will throw at that person. It's often used as an honorific or as an expression of respect (he kupu whakarangatira). #etipuereo
March 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Toka tū moana. A solitary rock rising up out of the ocean. It refers to a person's strength to overcome and to stand firm against the trials and tribulations that life will throw at that person. It's often used as an honorific or as an expression of respect (he kupu whakarangatira). #etipuereo
Making mistakes is part of that journey, which is necessary for language skills progression towards accuracy and fluency. #etipuereo
March 14, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Making mistakes is part of that journey, which is necessary for language skills progression towards accuracy and fluency. #etipuereo