Learn Cook Islands Māori

Would you like some medicine? = Ka inangaro koe i te vairakau?

Medicine = vairakau

Clothes = kakau

Fruits = ua rakau

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Would you like to drink water? = Ka inangaro koe i te inu vai?

water = vai

coconut water = nu

alcohol = kava

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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Think learning Cook Islands Māori costs money? Turns out there are actually free ways to study it right here in New Zealand. In this video, I’ll show you where to find them before you spend money on something Google could've told you for free. Your ancestors are judging your Duolingo streak. Time to learn!!

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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From the book: Pe'e Māori Traditional Cook Islands Chants

Author: Jon Tikivanotau Michael Jonassen

Segment: 5.1.1.

TUROU ORO MAI [Pe'e]

Tūrou, Oro māi. Taka'i mai ki runga i teia paepae. Piki mai ki runga i teia toka mou. Te marae tapu o te matakeinanga. 'I konei tatou 'akatakapātoa ei. 'Iri'iri korero ei. Tākave ei. Iō-kokou.

PRAISES WELCOME [Chant]

Praises. Welcome. Step on this ground. Climb on this solid rock. Sacred ground of the tribe. Here we will exchange words, embrace and share our love. Almighty God bless us. Celebrate.

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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Would you like to eat some (food)? = Ka inangaro koe i te kai _____?

Apple = apara

Banana = meika

Eggs = uamoa

Peanuts = aratita

Potatoes = pitete

Breadfruit = kuru

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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Ka inangaro koe i te inu?

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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Ka inangaro koe i te kai?

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Ka inangaro koe i te aere? (aere mai = come)

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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I live/stay in _____. = E no’o ana au ki _____.

I live/stay in Aitutaki = E no’o ana au ki Aitutaki.

I live/stay in Otara = E no’o ana au ki Otara.

I live/stay in Christchurch = E no’o ana au ki Christchurch.

I live/stay in America = E no’o ana au ki America (Marike in CI Maori).

I live/stay in Japan = E no’o ana au ki Japan.

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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I asked a simple question and didn’t expect the response it got.

What followed was a flood of raw, unfiltered opinions that quickly turned into something much bigger than a flag. I unpack what people actually said, why emotions ran high, and what this says about identity, priorities, and trust in leadership in the Cook Islands.

No spin. No sugar coating. Just the voices that showed up.

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

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Where do you live/stay? = E no’o ana koe kī'ea?

Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language and culture alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa New Zealand and regularly fly home. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com

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Kia Orana all! This is a light-hearted update episode where I return to the mic and talk openly about juggling adulthood, the rush toward Christmas, and the pressure to make everything perfect. I share why consistency matters more than perfection and outline a renewed focus on delivering regular content. Lets go!!

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Bring me the ____? Apai mai te____?

Pot/pan = pāni 

frying pan = varai pāni

Plate = mereki

Cup = kapu

Fork = kokai

Knife = tipi

Spoon = tipunu

Lid = papani

Oven = umu

Fridge/freezer = pia anuanu/pia akaanuanu

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Meet the boys from Kuki Learning, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison. Their mission? Keeping the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive (because if they don’t, who will…Google Translate?). Both grew up in sunny Aitutaki, but their family ties stretch across Rarotonga, Aitutaki, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. Basically, they’ve got more island connections than Air Raro flight routes.

These days, they’re based in Aotearoa New Zealand, where they juggle real life with their side hustle of teaching language, culture, and the occasional life lesson nobody asked for. Don’t worry, they still fly back home regularly (mostly for island food, family, and a break from NZ winters).

Their goal? Share the language and culture worldwide in a way that’s fun, easy, and sometimes slightly unhinged. So if you’ve ever wanted to learn Cook Islands Māori without sitting in a boring classroom, you’re in the right place.

Got a topic? Flick an email to info@kukilearning.com

Bonus points if it’s weirder than the last request.

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Social: https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Language lessons:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.

Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: info@kukilearning.com

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Other content:

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Ready to sound like you actually know what you’re saying in Māori? In this episode, we cover the essentials: saying hello without looking awkward, asking “How are you?” (and actually knowing how to reply), introducing yourself like a pro, and even asking where someone’s from without sounding like a stalker. Oh, and we’ll wrap it up with a couple of handy exits: “That’s enough” and “See ya.”

I’ll say each phrase nice and slow, leave space for you to repeat (yes, out loud ; don’t just sit there nodding), and by the end, you’ll have enough survival phrases to impress your friends, confuse strangers, and maybe even hold a short conversation.

Conversation 1

A: Kia orāna, pe’ea koe?

B: Meitaki au. Pe’ea koe?

A. Meitaki.

Conversation 2

A: Koai tōou ‘ingoa?

B. Toku ingoa ko May. Koai tōou?

A. Toku ingoa ko Tom.

Conversation 3

B. Tom, no’ea mai koe?

A: Nō Aitutaki mai au. May, no’ea mai koe?

B. No Aotearoa mai au.

A: May, e aka teia. Ka kite

B: Ka kite Tom.

We speak with Teremoana Teremoana Jnr, a heavyweight boxer fighting out of Australia and representing his Cook Islands heritage.

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.

Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: info@kukilearning.com

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Other content:

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Where's your ____? Tei’ea toou ____?

Shirt = pona

T-Shirt = piriaro

Pants = piripou roaroa

Shorts = piripou

Hat = pare

Jacket/Coat = pereue

Socks = totini

Shoes = tamaka

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.

Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: info@kukilearning.com

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

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Where’s the _____ ? = Tei’ea te _____?

Brain = roro

Lungs = atemāmā

Heart = pukuatu

Blood = toto

Bone = ivi

Urine = mimi

Faeces = tutae

Earwax = taringa pata

Sweat = ‘ou

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.

Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: info@kukilearning.com

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

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Hair = rouru, (rauru)

Eye = mata

Eyes = ngā mata

Ear = taringa

Mouth = va’a

Cheek = paparinga

Chin = tānga

Teeth = ni’o

Tongue = arero

Beard = uruuru ta’a, (uruuru va’a)

Neck = kāki, (karaponga)

Nose = putāngio, (puteao)

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.

Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: info@kukilearning.com

Web: https://kukilearning.com/

Other content:

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/kukilearning⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcast:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe

Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture alive; and share it with the world. Your hosts, Charlie Charlie and Tom Harrison, both proudly hail from Aitutaki and share strong family ties to Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka.

Now based in Aotearoa New Zealand, they stay closely connected to the islands and frequently return home. Each episode is designed to teach you the basics of Cook Islands Māori, with bite-sized lessons, cultural insights, and real-life stories from two passionate educators.

Whether you're a beginner or reconnecting with your roots, this is for you.

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My (hand) hurts/My (hand) is sore = Mamae toku (rima).

Head = katu (Rarotonga dialect)

Head = upoko (Aitutaki dialect)

Shoulders = pakuivi

Stomach = kopu

Back = mokotua (Rarotonga dialect)

Back = tautua (Aitutaki dialect)

Arm/Hands = rima

finger nails = mangamanga rima

Legs/feet  = vaevae  

Toe nails = mangamanga vaevae

Knees = turi

Bum = toe (Rarotonga dialect)

Bum = kitikiti (Aitutaki dialect)

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Mamae toku (____) = My (____) is sore

Mamae toku (____) = My (____) hurts

Mamae = sore, pain, painful, hurt

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I am hot = Kua vera au/E vera toku 

Vera = hot

Anu = cold

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I am cold = Kua anu au/E anu toku 

Anu = cold

Vera = hot

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Kare ratou e pakari, mei a ratou e vai nei, e pakari atu ra.

Kare e tuatua e akaroi ia ratou, kare katoa te mataiti, e akaapa ia ratou.

Mei te ra e opu atu ra i te aiai, e te itianga mai o te ra i te popongi.

E akamaara tatou ia ratou.

English Version:

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

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Kua maki au = I am sick/ill

E maki toku = I have an illness

Maki = sick, ill, sickness, illness, goofy/silly

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Go away = Aere atu! = Ere atu!

Get lost = Tangaro iatu koe!

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Interpreted by Tom Harrison

Kare ratou e pakari, mei a tatou rai te ka pakari.

Kare te mataiti e ‘akamauiui ia ratou, e kare katoa e ‘aka’apa.

I te iti’anga ra o te ra e i te popongi.

Ka ‘akama’ara ua rae tatou, ia ratou.

English Version

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

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Come home = Aere mai ki te kainga

Return home = Oki mai ki te kainga

Home = kainga/ngutuare

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Eaa te parani apopo? = What's the plan tomorrow?

Parani = plan

Apopo = tomorrow

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Eaa te parani i teia po? = What's the plan tonight?

This night (Tonight) = i teia po

Po = night

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Eaa te parani i teia ra? = What's the plan today? 

This day (Today) = i teia ra

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Nothing = Kare pakau (Aitutaki dialect),

Nothing = Kare apinga (Rarotonga dialect),

I don't know = Kare au (i) kite,

You tell me = Akakite mai koe,

Eat/eating= kai kai (Rarotonga dialect),

Eat/eating= kai manga (Aitutaki dialect),

Outing/touristing = Koka (Rarotonga dialect),

Outing/touristing = Parakoka (Aitutaki dialect),

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Eaa te parani? = What's the plan?

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nanai/inanai = yesterday

teia ra (this day) = today

teia po (this night) = tonight

apopo = tomorrow

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Apai mai te (item) = Bring me the (item).

Common nouns:

book=puka, keys=taviri, money=moni, pen=peni, chair=no’oanga, bag=kete, cup=kapu, plate=mereki, towel=tauera, bottle=moina

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I'm studying now = Te apii nei au, i teia taime. (Formal)

I'm studying now = Apii nei au teia taime. (Informal)

I'm studying = Te apii nei au. (Formal)

I'm studying = Apii nei au. (Informal)

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I'm working now = Te angaanga nei au, i teia taime. (Formal)

I'm working now = Angaanga nei au teia taime. (Informal)

I'm working = Te angaanga nei au. (Formal)

I'm working = Angaanga nei au. (Informal)

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Koai toou ingoa? = What is your name?

Koai toou ingoa openga? = What is your last name?

ingoa = name

openga = last, end

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meitaki maata = thank you very much (Rarotonga)

meitaki atupaka = thank you very much (Aitutaki)

meitaki = good, thanks,

maata/atupaka = big, many, large

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ka kite = see you/see ya

aere ra = walk then/go then (said by the person staying)

e noo ake ra = I’ll leave you to it (said by the person leaving)

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Ka aru mai koe iaku? = You coming with me?

Ka aru mai koe? = You coming?

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Kā'a koe? = What will you do? / What you gonna do?

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Kua vā koe? = Are you free/available?

Vā koe? = You free/available?

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Tea’a nei koe?/Tea’a rā koe? = What are you doing?

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Pe'ea koe i teia ra? = How are you today?

Pe'ea koe teia ra? = How are you today? (casual)

Pe'ea koe? = How are you?

Pe'ea? = How's it?

rā = sun, day

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grandpa/grandfather = papa ru'au

grandma/grandmother = mama ru'au

papa = father/dad

mama = mother/mum

ru'au = old, aged, elderly

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This is my mother Vaine = "Ko toku mama teia ko Vaine".

This is my mother = "Ko toku mama teia".

mother/mum = "mama".

grandmother/grandma = "mama ruau".

alternative way to say mother/mum = "metua vaine", literally means 'female parent'. The name I used in the example is "Vaine", this can be a name and mean 'female'.

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This is my father Tom = "Ko toku papa teia ko Tom".

This is my father = "Ko toku papa teia".

father/dad = "papa".

grandfather/granddad = "papa ruau".

alternative way to say father/dad = "metua tane", literally means 'male parent'.

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When is your trip? = "Aea toou tere?"

When is your flight? = "Aea toou pairere?"

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When is your wedding? = "Aea toou ra 'akaipoipo?"

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When is your birthday? = "Aea toou ra anau'anga?"

Birthday? = "Ra anau'anga?"

It can also mean 'birth date'.

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'akarongo = listen

'akarongo mai = listen up

me ka tika, 'akarongo = please listen

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"Akara mai ki’aku, me ka tika" = Look at me/Watch me, please.

"Akara mai ki'aku" = Look at me/Watch me.

"Akara mai" = Look/watch here

"Akara" = Look/Watch.

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"Mako ua koe?" = Are you okay?

"Mako ra koe?" = Are you okay? (alternative)

"Mako?" - Good/okay? (informal)

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"Tuatua papaa, kare au e marama ana" = Speak English, I don't understand.

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"Kua marama au" = I do understand/I understand.

"Kare au e marama  ana" = I don't understand.

"marama" = understood (informal)

"kare marama" = not understood (informal)

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‘Akakoromaki mai = (Please bear with/ be patient) 

Tatara’ara atu nei au = (I regret to inform you / I’m apologizing to you)

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"Ko'ai te pu i konei?" can mean:

"Ko'ai te manitia i konei?" is:

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Who are your parents? = "Ko'ai to'ou nga metua?"

Who's your mum? = "Ko'ai to'ou mama?"

Who's your dad? = "Ko'ai to'ou papa?"

Key words: 

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Where's your mum? = "Tei’ea to'ou mama?"

Where's your dad? = "Tei’ea to'ou papa?"

Key words: 

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What do you need? = [Ea'a ta'au ka 'inangaro?]

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run: "oro" | dance: "ura/koni" | eat: "kai kai/kai manga" | drink: "inu vai" | shower: "pai/umoume".

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Alphabet: A, E, Ng, I, K, M, N, O, P, R, T, U, V.

Māori pronunciation: A, E, Nga, I, Ke, Mo, Nu, O, Pi, Ro, Ti, U, Vi.

A rough guide for English speakers, listen to how I say it and follow along to pick out the pronunciations: Ahh, Egg, Winger, Idiot, Cake, More, Noose, Oar, Pea, Row, Tea, Foot, V.

It's tough to teach using these words, but hopefully you hear the Māori pronunciations within these English words.

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English, Cook Islands Māori, and Pukapuka are the official languages of the Cook Islands.

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Basic prayer for food in Cook Islands Māori is as follows: "Te Atua e, akameitaki mai te manga ta matou ka kai, ei akamatutu to matou kopapa, kia ora matou iakoe, Amene".

Translated as: Heavenly father, bless this food we are about to eat, to strengthen our bodies, may we live in your grace, Amen.

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Cook Islands Maori basic prayer

"Te Atua e, aroa mai ia matou, tamariki ara nei, kia ora matou iakoe, Amene".

Interpreted to: "Heavenly Father, bless us all, forgive us of our sins, may we live in your grace, Amen".

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com

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Hello - "Kia Orana"

My name is - ''Toku ingoa ko''

My father is - ''Toku papa ko''

My mother is - ''Toku mama ko''

I was born in - ''Kua anau ia au i''

I was raised in - ''Kua tupu mai au i''

I am ___ years old - "E ___ oku mataiti"

Thank you - ''Kia orana e kia manuia"

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly.

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We start with "I'm good" (meitaki au), "so-so" (e aka), and "I'm not good" (kare e mako ana).

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide. Today, we learn the Cook Islands national anthem titled "TE ATUA MOU E".

"TE ATUA MOU E,

KO KOE RAI TE PU,

O TE PA ENUA E,

AKARONGO MAI,

I TO MATOU NEI REO,

TE KAPIKI ATU NEI,

PARURU MAI,

IA MATOU NEI,

OMAI TE KORONA MOU,

KIA NGATEITEI,

KIA VAI RAI TE AROA,

O TE PA ENUA E".

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Today's lesson we learn about "vera", which refers to being "temperature hot". We also learn "veravera", which refers to "spicy hot".

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.

Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly.

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Join the boys from Kuki Learning whose aim is keep the Cook Island's Māori language alive, by sharing it worldwide.

Hosted by Junior Charlie and Tom Harrison who both grew up in Aitutaki and have collective ties to the islands of Rarotonga, Atiu, Mauke, and Pukapuka. They now reside in Aotearoa and make the odd trip back home regularly.

Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at info@kukilearning.com

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