Whether you’re at the beginning of your language learning journey, or looking for a way to build on what you already know, join te reo Māori teacher, translator and educator Donovan Te Ahunui Farnham (Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe) for an accessible and informal hour learning some key phrases and principles to start your Festival day.

A passionate believer that the best place to begin learning te reo Māori is wherever your whānau is, Te Ahunui will guide you through phrases perfect to share with those you love, to help sow the seed of the Māori language in your home life and see it bloom in the fertile soils of te ūkaipō.

All ages and abilities are welcome.