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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, Junior 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 podcast is for you.👉 Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Email us at: [email protected] 🌐 Website: www.kukilearning.com🎧 Subscribe to the podcast: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Exclusive Episodes📲 Explore more content: Linktree
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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 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 New Zealand and regularly fly home. Feel free to send topics you'd like them to teach via email at [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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This episode isn’t just about war - it’s about honoring our people. It’s about making sure that the names of our tupuna, our grandfathers and great-uncles, are remembered.It matters because history is often written by the majority. And our job, as descendants, as Cook Islanders, is to speak up and tell the full story. ANZAC Day belongs to us, too.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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribeReferences:Cook Islands Soldiers of World War I – New Zealand History (nzhistory.govt.nz)Tangata O Le Moana: The Story of Pacific People in NZ – Auckland MuseumToo Many Stories Untold: Cook Islands Soldiers of WWI – Auckland War Memorial MuseumANZAC Day in the Pacific: Niue and Cook Islands – RNZ Pacific (Radio NZ)Pasifika ANZAC soldiers remembered – Stuff.co.nz
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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'.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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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What exactly is the capital of the Cook Islands? Is it theisland of Rarotonga as a whole, or is it a specific village within Rarotonga? We’ll also explore what defines a capital city and touch upon recent developments that add depth to our understanding. Let’s begin!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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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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'.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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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When is your trip? = "Aea toou tere?"When is your flight? = "Aea toou pairere?"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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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When is your wedding? = "Aea toou ra 'akaipoipo?"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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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When is your birthday? = "Aea toou ra anau'anga?"Birthday? = "Ra anau'anga?"It can also mean 'birth date'.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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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Today's topic is both controversial and crucial: the challenges Cook Islanders face in joining the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF). We’ll explore the hurdles, the benefits, our shared military history with New Zealand, and how recent geopolitical shifts, like China’s growing influence, play into this complex situation. 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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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'akarongo = listen'akarongo mai = listen upme ka tika, 'akarongo = please listenJoin 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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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Many people refer to our country as "Kuki Airani" in Cook Islands Māori, but this isn’t actually a true translation but a transliteration. That means the name was adapted to sound similar to the English words, but it doesn’t hold the same meaning. "Kuki" means chef or cook, rather than being connected to Captain James Cook. "Airani" doesn’t actually have a direct meaning in Māori. It is borrowed from English to approximate the sound of "Islands."A more accurate way to describe "Islands" in Cook Islands Māori would be "au enua" or "pa enua."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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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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.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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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"Mako ua koe?" = Are you okay?"Mako ra koe?" = Are you okay? (alternative)"Mako?" - Good/okay? (informal)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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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"Tuatua papaa, kare au e marama ana" = Speak English, I don't understand.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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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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)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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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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)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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribePodcast subscribe link:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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The Cook Islands recently signed an agreement with China.It could be a game changer for the Cook Islands, bringing both opportunities and challenges. It’s important for our leaders to ensure that any deals made truly benefit the people in the long run, without sacrificing economic stability or political independence. New Zealand may not be happy, but the reality is that small nations must navigate international relationships carefully to secure their future.What are your thoughts? Is this agreement a step in the right direction, or are there risks we should be more cautious about? Let us know in the comments or on social media.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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribePodcast subscribe link:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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"Ko'ai te pu i konei?" can mean: Who's in charge here? Who's the boss here? "Ko'ai te manitia i konei?" is: Who's the manager here?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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribePodcast subscribe link:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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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: mama/metua vaine/mami = mum/mother/mummypapa/metua tane/tati = dad/father/daddyko'ai = whoJoin 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 [email protected]: https://kukilearning.com/Other content:https://linktr.ee/kukilearningPodcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribePodcast subscribe link:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kukilearning/subscribe
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