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Learn Cook Islands Māori

Tom Harrison and Junior Charlie
Cook Islands Māori
Language Learning
Kuki Learning
Rarotonga
Aitutaki
Education
Cook Islands Māori Language
Māori Language
Time Telling
Cultural Insights
Cook Islands
Cultural Education
Cook Islands National Anthem
Family Relationships
Siblings
Prayer
Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Aotearoa
Weather
New Zealand

Planning a trip to Rarotonga? You could just land, sip a cocktail, and nod politely at the locals while having zero clue what they’re saying. Or you could actually learn some Cook Islands Māori and stop pretending. Tom and Charlie deliver bite-sized lessons that sneak the language into your head without the boring classroom vibe. From formal phrases that’ll impress the aunties, to casual talk for ... more

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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 mata... more

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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

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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 st... more

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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 Aitutak... more

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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 Aitutak... more

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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 ... more

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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 a... more

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Recent Guests

Teremoana Junior
Boxer and cultural representative from the Cook Islands
None explicitly stated
Episode: Bonus 150.5 - "I'm a warrior of the Cook Islands!" with Teremoana Junior
Vae Papatua
Secondary school Cook Island Māori advisor at the Ministry of Education, Cook Islands
Ministry of Education, Cook Islands
Episode: Bonus 147.5 - "Our language is being challenged" with Vae Papatua | Cook Islands Language Week 2025

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Tom Harrison
Host with focus on delivering language lessons and cultural context for Cook Islands Māori.
Charlie Charlie
Co-host delivering language lessons and cultural insights for Cook Islands Māori.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • Meitaki maata!! So grateful for this resource to help me learn the mother tongue of my partner and also help him as he's lived away from the islands since he was a child. 😍

    Podcast Addict
    5
    jc70
    2 years ago
  • Meitaki Atupaka

    Thanks guys. I’m trying to shorten my akaraveanga so any help is appreciated.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sh33nz
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • 682

    Thank you for sharing our beautiful reo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kairangibuchanan
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Great bite sized episodes that are helping me feel well prepped for a trip to the Cook Islands! Meitaki maata for the great podcast - keen for more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DMRedSwamp
    Australia3 years ago

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The interactive format with repetition helps learners feel prepared for real-life use.
Appreciation for cultural context and family-term explanations comes through.
Travel-ready content is a plus for trips and language confidence.
Listeners appreciate the bite-sized, practical language lessons and clear pronunciation guidance.

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Lesson 105 - Asking “Who’s in charge here?”
Q: What is a respectful way to ask the question?
Saying it with a polite tone, such as 'Koai te puu i konei?' can come off as respectful.
Lesson 105 - Asking “Who’s in charge here?”
Q: How would you say, 'Who's in charge here?' in Cook Islands Māori?
You would say, 'Koai te puu i konei.'
Lesson 106 - Saying “Sorry”
Q: How would you express that you regret to inform someone in Māori?
You would say 'Tātara'ara'atu nei hau'.
Lesson 106 - Saying “Sorry”
Q: How would you say please bear with in Māori?
You would say the phrase 'Aka Koromaki Mai'.

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Short, practical language lessons focused on Cook Islands Māori, delivered in a friendly, interactive format. Tom Harrison and Charlie Charlie guide listeners through bite-sized phrases, pronunciation tips, and cultural notes, covering everyday conversation, family terms, travel phrases, and slang. Episodes emphasize active participation, real-life usage, and personal language exploration, making it accessible for travelers, language learners, and anyone curious about Cook Islands culture. A notable strength is the concise, hands-on approach with clear explanations and repetition that reinforces retention. The show also doubles as a cultural primer, offering context beyond grammar and vocabulary.

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