He Mumu Reo 2019

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Being fluent in the reo and teaching the reo are two totally different things says reo stalwart Kingi Kiriona.

While some are very capable of doing both, trying to get a community to warm to your passion and climb aboard the reo train is another thing again.

Now the former Manu Kōrero winner and television reporter is taking on a long-term strategy alongside his wife Te Waipounamu to breathe life into Ngāti Hauā reo, culture and identity.