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      Te Rerenga Kōrero – Kotahi atu ki te paepiro!

      by cclstaffMay 29, 2017

      Kia ora. To encourage the use of Te Reo Māori Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori - The Māori Language Commission publish weekly Māori phrases that can be used to support or cheer someone on.

      Kotahi atu ki te paepiro!
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      • Browse our Te Reo Māori resources.
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