‘Te Iwi E’ is much more than a song. It’s a pillar of Māori culture, a waiata that speaks about unity, identity, and belonging. “Te iwi e” means the people, and this piece is often sung to remind communities of their shared strength and responsibility toward one another. In Māori tradition, singing is not just performance. It’s storytelling, memory, and connection passed down through generations. The call-and-response structure and strong rhythmic drive reflect the collective spirit of the peopl

#HeAtaata More than 2,500 people celebrated Waitangi Day at Te Puia | New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute in Rotorua today, with a vibrant, whānau-friendly event at Rotowhio marae ātea. The day featuring traditional poi and tītī tōrea, cultural performances, and wānanga about Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Visitors enjoyed the geothermal valley train rides, taonga market, and demonstrations by NZMACI carvers and weavers, reinforcing the institute’s mission to perpetuate Māori culture and arts for

💫The power of language to bring people together 💫 So awesome seeing these two tāne connect through kōrero i te reo Māori and mandarin! Btw how awesome is it to see tauiwi embracing our reo??!! Te reo Māori is becoming such a big part of our national identity and no doubt it will continue to grow 🌱 It’s always a great time to learn the reo whether you are in Aotearoa or living abroad! The deeper levels of connection that come from speaking the reo are totally worth all the mahi that goes into