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Learn Cook Islands Māori

Tom Harrison and Junior Charlie

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 everyday life, to the kind of slang your grandma would definitely disapprove of! Book your seat (or

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Lesson 143 - Saying “I am sick”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/08/06

Kua maki au = I am sick/illE maki toku = I have an illnessMaki = sick, ill, sickness, illness, goofy/sillyJoin 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

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00:07:03

Lesson 142 - Saying “Go away/Get lost”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/08/05

Go away = Aere atu! = Ere atu!Get lost = Tangaro iatu koe!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

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00:00:48

Bonus 141.5 - The Ode of Remembrance in Cook Islands’...

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/08/04

Interpreted by Tom HarrisonKare 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 VersionThey 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 morningWe will remember them.Join the team at ⁠Kuki Learning⁠ as they work to keep the Cook Islands Māori language and culture

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00:07:40

Lesson 141 - Saying “Come home" and "Return home”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/08/03

Come home = Aere mai ki te kaingaReturn home = Oki mai ki te kaingaHome = kainga/ngutuareJoin 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

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00:04:13

Lesson 140 - Asking “What's the plan tomorrow?"

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/08/02

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

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00:04:18

Lesson 139 - Asking “What's the plan tonight?”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/08/01

Eaa te parani i teia po? = What's the plan tonight? This night (Tonight) = i teia poPo = nightJoin 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

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00:05:28

Lesson 138 - Asking “What's the plan today?”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/28

Eaa te parani i teia ra? = What's the plan today? This day (Today) = i teia raJoin 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

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00:07:50

Lesson 137 - 5 replies to “What's the plan?”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/25

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),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,

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00:04:10

Lesson 136 - Asking “What's the plan?”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/22

Eaa te parani? = What's the plan?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

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00:05:32

Lesson 135 - Learning “Yesterday, Today, Tonight,...

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/21

nanai/inanai = yesterdayteia ra (this day) = todayteia po (this night) = tonightapopo = tomorrowJoin 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

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00:04:37

Bonus 134 - How many native languages in the Cook...

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/17

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,

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00:05:37

Lesson 133 - Saying "Bring me the (item)"

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/11

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=moinaJoin 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

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Lesson 132 - Saying “I’m studying/schooling now”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/08

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)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,

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00:06:12

Lesson 131 - Saying “I'm working now"

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/04

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)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

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00:04:15

Bonus 130.5 - Don't bullshit yourself! Don't learn...

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/04

If you don’t actually want to learn the language, stop wasting everyone’s time. This episode calls out the half-hearted and challenges you to be honest with yourself. No sugar-coating. Just the truth about what it really takes to learn Cook Islands Māori. Auii!!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

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00:05:49

Lesson 130 - Asking “What is your first/last name?”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/07/03

Koai toou ingoa? = What is your name? Koai toou ingoa openga? = What is your last name?ingoa = nameopenga = last, end 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

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00:04:11

Lesson 129 - Saying “Thank you very much”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/06/27

meitaki maata = thank you very much (Rarotonga)meitaki atupaka = thank you very much (Aitutaki)meitaki = good, thanks,maata/atupaka = big, many, largeJoin 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

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Lesson 128 - Saying “Goodbye”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/06/24

ka kite = see you/see yaaere 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)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

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00:04:40

Lesson 127 - Saying “Hello”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/06/19

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,

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00:04:55

Lesson 126 - Asking “You coming with me?”

Learn Cook Islands Māori ·

2025/06/17

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

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