In a move to promote te reo Māori among tamariki, musician Codi Wehi-Ngatai has released a new te reo EP titled Tahi — released under the artist name Kia Whanake, which means to grow or develop — which aims to bridge a significant gap in educational waiata Māori. “This motivated me to share these waiata with others who wish to support their tamariki with their te reo Māori,” he said. “Growing up, my parents would always sing waiata to me, and I grew up in and around kapa haka. At present he’s deepening his knowledge of te reo Māori and te ao Māori as a student at Te Wānanga Takiura. The Tahi EP is now available on all major streaming platforms, and educational resources are accessible for whānau, schools, and kōhanga reo at www.kiawhanake.co.nz.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 31, 2024 06:25 UTC