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Maori at Work

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Maori at Work by Scotty Morrison is an indispensable resource for professionals eager to incorporate the Maori language into their everyday workplace interactions. This practical guide is designed to help you navigate the nuances of te reo Maori, offering an array of common phrases and expressions... Read More
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Maori at Work by Scotty Morrison is an indispensable resource for professionals eager to incorporate the Maori language into their everyday workplace interactions. This practical guide is designed to help you navigate the nuances of te reo Maori, offering an array of common phrases and expressions for various work settings. Whether you are a beginner or already familiar with the basics, this book is tailored to enhance your fluency and confidence in using te reo Maori in professional environments.

Ae, e tuwhera ana tenei whare
Yes, we are open

Mo te takaroa o tenei whakautu
Apologies for the delayed response

Me mau potae maro
Safety hats must be worn

Anei te rarangi take mo ta tatou hui
Here is the agenda for our meeting

Hika ma, i kino te huarahi i te ra nei!
Wow, the traffic was shocking this morning!

The book is structured to provide easy-to-follow chapters focused on distinct work environments, including the office, construction sites, retail, hospitality, broadcasting, and teaching. Each chapter contains essential phrases, helpful tips, and situational examples, making it simple to find the right words for greetings, welcoming visitors, composing emails and letters, conducting speeches, and engaging on social media.

Scotty Morrison, an acclaimed expert in te reo Maori, ensures the content is both engaging and accessible. With Maori at Work, your journey into mastering the Maori language in your professional life will be smooth and enjoyable. This guide is not just about the language; it's about imbuing your workplace with cultural richness and understanding.

Whether you're looking to start your te reo Maori journey or expand your existing knowledge, Maori at Work is the perfect companion for every professional seeking to foster inclusiveness and bilingual proficiency in the workplace. No matter your skill level, this book offers valuable insights and practical tools to bring te reo Maori into your daily work routine.

Unlock the potential for cultural connection and linguistic excellence with Maori at Work. Your workplace interactions will never be the same.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143773344

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2019

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 272

About the Author

Professor Scotty Morrison (Ngati Whakaue) is the well-known presenter of current affairs programmes Te Karere and Marae. He holds a Master's degree (Education), is working towards his PhD, and has been an Adjunct Professor and the Director of Maori Student and Community Engagement at Auckland's Unitec Institute of Technology. In 2017, he was appointed to a new role at Massey University's Te Putahi-a-Toi (School of Maori Art, Knowledge and Education), working alongside his wife Stacey in a strategic, advocacy and lecturing capacity. Scotty is the author of the bestselling language guides Maori Made Easy (winner of the 2016 Nga Kupu Ora Maori Book Award - Te Reo Maori), Maori Made Easy 2, The Raupo Phrasebook of Modern Maori, Maori at Work and Maori at Home, which was co-authored with Stacey. In 2019, Scotty was awarded the inaugural Te Tohu Korurenga Hau Culture Change award by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori, The Maori Language Commission, for his leadership and innovation as a teacher of te reo Maori. Scotty lives in Auckland with Stacey and their three children, Hawaiki, Kurawaka and Maiana.

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