Questions Week 9/10

1. How do you celebrate Maori Language Week in your class/school? We had a new Maori word each day and we had to translate them into English and find out what they have in common.
2. Why is this an important week to New Zealand? Because Maori is our language and our culture.
3. How does New Zealand celebrate Maori Language Week?
4. Can you name any local places of significance that have a Maori name? Why are they significant? Aotearoa
5. What is your favourite Maori phrase or a saying you have heard this week? Kia ora
6. What other languages are a part of your school and are these celebrated? Indian, Spanish. No, they are not celebrated.
7. What are the three official languages of New Zealand? Maori, English and sign language.
8. If New Zealand was to officially celebrate another language what language do you think that should be? Why? Chinese. Because there are a lot of Chinese people coming to NZ.
9. Do you know of other countries that celebrate a second language in their country? What country and how do they celebrate? No.