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Mihimihi / Welcome
E ngā mana, e ngā reo rotarota, e ngā Turi Māori me ō koutou whānau whānui, tēnā koutou katoa! E ngā mate kua whetūrangitia, haere, haere, haere atu rā.
We acknowledge all Turi Māori across Aotearoa. We honour those who have passed away and now live in the stars. We farewell you. Tihei mauri ora! Your memory lives on as we continue your good work.
Kupu whakataki / Foreword
Te Rōpū Kaitiaki, the Māori Advisory Group to the NZSL Board, offers cultural guidance rooted in Mahi Rangatira – Leading Together. We base our decisions on what is best for our mokopuna, aiming to improve access to education, health, and te ao Māori, including more trilingual interpreters (people skilled in te reo Māori, NZSL and English).
It is vital that our community – especially rangatahi and mokopuna – can connect with te ao Māori through NZSL. Turi Māori leadership provides strong role models to support this identity.
We are proud the strategy reflects Turi Māori aspirations, and we look forward to shaping better outcomes with the NZSL Board, in kotahitanga.
Ka mutu, kia whai ora, kia whai hua, kia whai kaha – Haumi ē, hui ē, tāiki ē!
We will embrace and grow these qualities to live well, thrive and find strength. United we are stronger.
Members of Te Rōpū Kaitiaki: (from left to right) Stevie Aiono, Rāhera Turner, Haamiora Sam Te Maari, Brooklyn West.