Shows
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 136 - Asking “What's the plan?”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-l...2025-07-2204 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 135 - Learning “Yesterday, Today, Tonight, Tomorrow”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...2025-07-2105 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriBonus 134 - How many native languages in the Cook Islands?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 beginn...2025-07-1704 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 133 - Saying "Bring me the (item)"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...2025-07-1105 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 132 - Saying “I’m studying/schooling now”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 Zeala...2025-07-0805 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 131 - Saying “I'm working now"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 Zeala...2025-07-0506 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriBonus 130.5 - Don't bullshit yourself! Don't learn Māori if you don't want it.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: info@kukilearning.com Web: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukile...2025-07-0404 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 130 - Asking “What is your first/last name?”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...2025-07-0305 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 129 - Saying “Thank you very much”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 retur...2025-06-2704 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 128 - Saying “Goodbye”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 cl...2025-06-2406 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 127 - Saying “Hello”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 beginn...2025-06-1904 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 126 - Asking “You coming with me?”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 Co...2025-06-1704 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 125 - Asking “What will you do?”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-si...2025-06-1304 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 124 - Asking “Are you free?”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...2025-06-1005 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 123 - Asking “What are you doing?”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 in...2025-06-0606 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 122 - Asking “How are you today?”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 s...2025-06-0304 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriBonus 121 - Thank you to our listeners!Whether you're a first-time listener or have been following us from the beginning: meitaki ma‘ata, thank you very much for your support. If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, we’d really appreciate it if you could leave a review or rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening from. It helps others find the show and tells the platforms that our Cook Islands Māori language and culture matters.Make sure to follow the podcast so you don’t miss any new episodes. And if there’s a topic or word you’d like us...2025-05-1901 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 120 - Asking "How was your holiday?"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 reconn...2025-05-1604 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 116 - Saying "This is my mother (name)"This is my mother Vaine = "Ko toku mama teia ko Vaine".This is my mother = "Ko toku mama teia".mother/mum = "mama".grandmother/grandma = "mama ruau".alternative way to say mother/mum = "metua vaine", literally means 'female parent'. The name I used in the example is "Vaine", this can be a name and mean 'female'.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 b...2025-04-1805 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 115 - Saying "This is my father (name)"This is my father Tom = "Ko toku papa teia ko Tom".This is my father = "Ko toku papa teia".father/dad = "papa".grandfather/granddad = "papa ruau".alternative way to say father/dad = "metua tane", literally means 'male parent'.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 P...2025-04-1106 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 114 - Asking "When is your trip/flight?"When is your trip? = "Aea toou tere?"When is your flight? = "Aea toou pairere?"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 info@kukilearning.comW...2025-04-0406 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 113 - Asking "When is your wedding?"When is your wedding? = "Aea toou ra 'akaipoipo?"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 info@kukilearning.comWeb: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:...2025-03-2804 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 112 - Asking "When is your birthday?"When is your birthday? = "Aea toou ra anau'anga?"Birthday? = "Ra anau'anga?"It can also mean 'birth date'.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 info@kukilearning.com2025-03-2505 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 111 - Saying “listen" or "listen up”'akarongo = listen'akarongo mai = listen upme ka tika, 'akarongo = please listenJoin 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 info@kukilearning.comWeb: https://kukilearning.com...2025-03-1404 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 110 - Saying “Please look at me/watch me""Akara mai ki’aku, me ka tika" = Look at me/Watch me, please."Akara mai ki'aku" = Look at me/Watch me."Akara mai" = Look/watch here"Akara" = Look/Watch.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 hom...2025-03-1105 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 109 - Asking “Are you okay?”"Mako ua koe?" = Are you okay?"Mako ra koe?" = Are you okay? (alternative)"Mako?" - Good/okay? (informal)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 a...2025-03-0704 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 108 - Saying “Speak English, I don’t understand”"Tuatua papaa, kare au e marama ana" = Speak English, I don't understand.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 info@kukilearning.comWeb: https://kukilearning.com/...2025-03-0405 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 107 - Saying “I do/don't understand”"Kua marama au" = I do understand/I understand."Kare au e marama ana" = I don't understand."marama" = understood (informal)"kare marama" = not understood (informal)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 to...2025-02-2806 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 106 - Saying “Sorry” ‘Akakoromaki mai = (Please bear with/ be patient) Tatara’ara atu nei au = (I regret to inform you / I’m apologizing to you)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 emai...2025-02-2508 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 105 - Asking “Who’s in charge here?”"Ko'ai te pu i konei?" can mean: Who's in charge here? Who's the boss here? "Ko'ai te manitia i konei?" is: Who's the manager here?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 v...2025-02-2106 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 104 - Asking “Who are your parents?”Who are your parents? = "Ko'ai to'ou nga metua?"Who's your mum? = "Ko'ai to'ou mama?"Who's your dad? = "Ko'ai to'ou papa?"Key words: mama/metua vaine/mami = mum/mother/mummypapa/metua tane/tati = dad/father/daddyko'ai = whoJoin 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...2025-02-1905 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 103 - Asking “Where’s your mum/dad?”Where's your mum? = "Tei’ea to'ou mama?"Where's your dad? = "Tei’ea to'ou papa?"Key words: mama/metua vaine/mami = mum/mother/mummypapa/metua tane/tati = dad/father/daddyti'ea = where (informal)tiangai = where (Aitutaki dialect)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 Zealan...2025-02-1405 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 102 - Asking “Where are your parents?”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 info@kukilearning.comWeb: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kuki...2025-02-1105 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 101 - Asking “What do you need?”What do you need? = [Ea'a ta'au ka 'inangaro?]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 info@kukilearning.comWeb: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kuk...2025-02-0804 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 100 - Saying "I'm going to: run, dance, eat, drink, shower"run: "oro" | dance: "ura/koni" | eat: "kai kai/kai manga" | drink: "inu vai" | shower: "pai/umoume".
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 info@kukilearning.com
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 99 - Alphabet (Southern Cook Islands)Alphabet: A, E, Ng, I, K, M, N, O, P, R, T, U, V.
Māori pronunciation: A, E, Nga, I, Ke, Mo, Nu, O, Pi, Ro, Ti, U, Vi.
A rough guide for English speakers, listen to how I say it and follow along to pick out the pronunciations: Ahh, Egg, Winger, Idiot, Cake, More, Noose, Oar, Pea, Row, Tea, Foot, V.
It's tough to teach using these words, but hopefully you hear the Māori pronunciations within these English words.
Jo...2025-01-2803 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriBonus 98 - Why say "Cook Islands Māori"? | Why not just Māori?English, Cook Islands Māori, and Pukapuka are the official languages of the Cook Islands.
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 info@kukilearning.com
Web: https://kukilearning.com/
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 83 - Introducing yourself (Tom Harrison)Hello - "Kia Orana"
My name is - ''Toku ingoa ko''
My father is - ''Toku papa ko''
My mother is - ''Toku mama ko''
I was born in - ''Kua anau ia au i''
I was raised in - ''Kua tupu mai au i''
I am ___ years old - "E ___ oku mataiti"
Thank you - ''Kia orana e kia manuia"
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing i...2024-11-0605 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 65 - Asking "What do you want?"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly.
Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com
See our other content:
https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2024-08-1203 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 64 - Saying "Go for a shower"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly.
Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com
See our other content:
https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2024-08-0904 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 63 - Saying "I'm going for a shower"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly.
Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com
See our other content:
https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2024-08-0805 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 62 - Asking "Do you need to pee/poo?"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly.
Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com
See our other content:
https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2024-08-0703 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 61 - Saying "I'm going to pee/poo"This one's useful to teach the little ones so they can secretly tell you they need to do the number two.
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly.
Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email a...2024-08-0603 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 59 - Saying "I'm going to eat (food)"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly.
Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com
See our other content:
https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2024-08-0403 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 58 - Saying "I'm going to sleep"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly.
Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com
See our other content:
https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2024-08-0403 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 57 - Saying "Let's go inside/outside"Cook Islands Māori words can be easy to learn.
Inside: "roto" Outside: "vao"
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly.
Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 56 - Saying "Let's go"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly.
Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com
See our other content:
https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2024-07-2904 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 55 - Saying "Happy Birthday"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 54 - Asking "Do you want him/her?"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 53 - Asking "Do you want it?"Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 52 - Asking "Whose is this?"Asking "Whose is this?" in the Cook Islands Māori language when someone leaves their dirty underwear in the hallway can be helpful.
Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@ku...2024-07-1704 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 51 - Directions "Up" and "Down"Parking tip: look up to check if there are coconuts that may fall on your car. Also, look down in car parks and you may find loose change. Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior 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 and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them teach via email a...2024-07-1303 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 50 - Directions "Left" and "Right"Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 49 - Asking "Who stole my canoe?"There is also a Cook Islands Māori song about this called "Who stole my vaka?". Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 48 - Asking "What's the problem?"Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 47 - Asking "How are your parents?"Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriBonus 45.5 - Kuki Learning update (Tom made a mistake)Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 45 - Siblings "Tungane" (Male to Female)In this lesson, we focus on male siblings - specifically what their sisters would call them.
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2024-06-2403 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 44 - Siblings "Tuaine" (Female to Male)In this lesson, we focus on female siblings - specifically what their brothers would call them.
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 43 - Siblings "Tuakana/Teina" (Same Gender)Learning about siblings. What to call an older sibling and what to call a younger sibling. Let's learn it all. Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 42 - Saying "God Bless"Perfect to use when leaving church or wishing family safe travels.
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 41 - Asking "Where's the shop/market?"Our market in Rarotonga is called the "Punanganui Market". Ask someone how to get there by using this Cook Islands Māori phrase!
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 40 - Asking "Where's the police station?"Hopefully the only time you need to use this is for getting your driver's license! Learn how to ask, "Where's the police station?" or "Where's the police?" in the Cook Islands Māori language!
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 39 - Saying "Aunty" and "Uncle"Today we learn how to say "Aunty" and "Uncle" in the Cook Islands Māori language! We are certain if you are of Polynesian heritage, you'll have plenty of these!
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 38 - Saying "Be careful"Learn how to say "Be careful" or "You be careful" in the Cook Islands Māori language!
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 37 - Telling the time (Part 3: AM or PM)Part 3 of 3 of learning the time in the Cook Islands Māori language!
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 36 - Asking "Where's the toilet?"This phrase could be useful in the Cook Islands.
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2024-04-2004 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 35 - Telling the time (Part 2: Minutes)Now we learn the time using minutes in the Cook Islands Māori language!
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2024-04-1305 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 34 - Saying "It's no problem"Not exactly "Hakuna Matata" but it's close enough. Learn how to say "It's no problem" in the Cook Islands Māori language!
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 33 - Telling the time (Part 1: Hours)How to tell the time in (hours) Cook Islands Māori.
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2024-03-3006 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 32 - Saying "Grandma" and "Grandpa"Nothing like hearing all the mischief your parents did, from your grandparents. Let's learn the Cook Islands Māori language together!
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2024-03-2303 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 31 - Basic "Emotions and Feelings"I'm so happy I could donate money to Kuki Learning! We are kidding... but we never say never. Feel free to send us an email at info@kukilearning.com
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2024-03-2003 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 29 - Asking "How's your head?"In this lesson, we learn how to ask if someone's head is okay. Maybe they hit the ceiling fan, or they are hungover from drinking too much adult juice.
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2024-03-1403 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 28 - Saying "Mum" and "Dad"In this lesson, we learn the formal and informal ways of saying "Mum" and "Dad" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
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2024-03-0804 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 27 - Saying "Please"In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Please" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
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2024-03-0303 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 25 - Saying "Happy New Year"In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Happy New Year" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
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2023-12-3103 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 24 - Saying "Merry Christmas"In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Merry Christmas" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
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2023-12-3103 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 23 - Asking "What's the time?"In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "What's the time?" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
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2023-12-0503 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 22 - Saying "You look beautiful!"In this lesson, we learn how to say, "You look beautiful!" or "You are beautiful!" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
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2023-12-0104 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 21 - Asking "Do you know how to speak English?"The likelihood of you using this sentence is low, but when you do use it, you'll surprise a lot of the locals! Please leave a review and a comment for anything else you'd like to learn. We love your suggestions!
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https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2023-11-2905 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 19 - Months of the YearHere are the months of the year in the Cook Islands Māori language. Do you notice a resemblance with the English months?
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2023-11-1706 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 18 - VowelsThese are the vowels in the Cook Islands Māori language. They are the same in English and the only difference are the pronunciations.
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https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2023-11-1505 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 17 - Days of the Week (Aitutaki)Days of the week in Aitutaki. Some helpful English to Māori phrases are:
1) Yesterday was (insert day) = E (insert day) inanai.
2) Today is (insert day) = E (insert day) teia ra.
3) Tomorrow is (insert day) = E (insert day) apopo.
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https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2023-11-1204 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 16 - Counting from 11-100In this lesson, we learn the numbers from 11-100 in the Cook Islands Māori language. Once you have learned how to count from 1-10, counting higher will be too easy!
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https://linktr.ee/kukilearning2023-11-1105 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 15 - Days of the Week (Rarotonga)Days of the week in Rarotonga. Some helpful English to Māori phrases are:
1) Yesterday was (insert day) = E (insert day) inanai.
2) Today is (insert day) = E (insert day) teia ra.
3) Tomorrow is (insert day) = E (insert day) apopo.
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2023-11-0904 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 14 - Counting from 1-10In this lesson, we learn the numbers from 1-10 in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is the hardest part when learning to count however once you learn it now, counting higher than 10 becomes much easier.
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2023-08-1504 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 13 - Asking "How old are you?"In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "How old are you?" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
This is "E'ia o'ou mata'iti?" or you could instead ask "Eaa to'ou mataiti?" however this translates more to "What is your age?"
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2023-08-1203 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 12 - Asking "Are you hungry?"In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "Are you hungry?" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
The Rarotonga dialect is "E matepongi toou?" and the Aitutaki dialect is "E 'iakai toou?".
Replies to this question can be:
yes = ae, pronounced: [ah-eh]
no = kare, pronounced: [car-reh]
In Aitutaki, no is 'kaore" [car-oh-reh]
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 11 - Saying "I'm from New Zealand"In this lesson, we learn how to say, "I'm from New Zealand" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
This is: "No Aotearoa mai au" or "No Nu Tireni mai au".
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2023-08-0703 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 10 - Saying "Yes/No"In this lesson, we learn how to say, "Yes/No" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
yes = ae, pronounced: [ah-eh]
no = kare, pronounced: [car-reh]
In Aitutaki, no is 'kaore" [car-oh-reh]
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2023-04-1002 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 9 - Asking "Where are you from?"In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "Where are you from?" in the Cook Islands Māori language. This is similar to lesson 8 so check that lesson out before listening to this one.
Where are you from? = No'ea mai koe?, pronounced: [noh-air, mah-e, cor-eh]
I'm from Aitutaki = No Aitutaki mai au, pronounced: [noh, eye-two-tar-key, my, ar-uu]
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2023-04-0303 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 8 - Asking "Where were you?"In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "Where were you?" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
Where were you? = No'ea mai koe?, pronounced: [noh-air, mah-e, cor-eh]
You can also shorten this to: No'ea koe?, pronounced: [noh-air, cor-eh]
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2023-03-2503 min
Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 7 - Asking "What's your name?"In this lesson, we learn how to ask, "What's your name?" in the Cook Islands Māori language.
What's your name? = Ko'ai to ingoa?, pronounced: [koh-ah-ee, tor, eh-ngaw-aw]
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 6 - Saying your nameIn this lesson, we learn how to introduce yourself in the Cook Islands Māori language.
My name is... = Toku ingoa ko..., pronounced: [tor-coo, eh-ngaw, coh]
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 5 - Saying "Thank you"In this lesson, we learn how to say 'Thank you' in the Cook Islands Māori language.
Thank you = meitaki, pronounced: [may-tar-key]
Very much = ma'ata, pronounced: [ma-ah-tar]
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 4 - Saying "Goodbye"In this lesson, we learn how to say 'goodbye' in the Cook Islands Māori language.
Goodbye = Aere ra, pronounced: [ah-eh-reh, rah]
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 3 - Saying "Good morning"In this lesson, we learn how to say 'good morning' in the Cook Islands Māori language.
Good morning = Popongi manea, pronounced: [paw-paw-ngee, ma-nae-ah]
'ngi' is pronounced similarly like the word 'knee'
Morning! = Popongi!
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 2 - Asking "How are you?"In this lesson, we learn how to ask 'How are you?' in the Cook Islands Māori language.
How are you? = Pe'ea ua koe?, pronounced: [peh-air, o-ah, cor-eh]
After you say "Kia Orana" (hello), learn to follow up and ask "Pe'ea ua koe?".
You can also say; Pe'ea? = How's it?
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriLesson 1 - Saying 'See ya'In this lesson, we learn how to say 'see ya' in the Cook Islands Māori language.
See ya = Ka kite, pronounced: [car, key-teh]
See ya later= Ka kite akonei, pronounced: [car, key-teh, ah-core-neigh]
Ka kite can also literally translate to: 'Will be seen", "They will see", "He/She will see". It really does depend on the context!
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Learn Cook Islands MāoriIntro to Kuki Learning - Saying "Hello"In this lesson, we learn how to say "Hello" in the Cook Islands Māori language.Hello = Kia Orana, pronounced: [key-ah, oh-rah-nah]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 des...2023-02-1702 min