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Māori Language Week 2022

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Māori Language Week is an annual celebration held in the third full week of September. This year it takes place from September 13 to 19.

The initiative, also called ‘Te Wiki o te Reo Māori,’ is government-sponsored. It aims to inspire New Zealanders to speak the Māori language proudly. Māori Language Week is part of a larger effort to revitalize the Māori language. New Zealanders — and indeed, the global community — are encouraged to learn the language and experience the rich culture of the region. ...

Here's some more phrases for you!

Kōrero mai - Talk to me / Let's chat

Kia ora - Hello

Kei te pehea koe? - How are you?

Kei te ora - I'm well

Kia kaha - Be strong

I tēnei rā - Today

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Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 24.1% Yes
    24.1% Complete
  • 75.2% No
    75.2% Complete
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2304 votes
1 day ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 67.6% Yes
    67.6% Complete
  • 29.2% No
    29.2% Complete
  • 3.3% Other - I'll share below
    3.3% Complete
1780 votes