StRAtEGic PlAn FoR ThE REVitAlisAtion OF TE REo O NGÍti ...

Overview Of Strategic Direction1. Whakaoho I Te Iwi Ki Te Reo2. Whakamana I Te Pae Tapu O Huaki Pouria) The promotion and marketing of te reo through print media and promotional materialb) The utilisation of local and national radio, television, networks and the internet.c) Organising and promoting events, activities, festivals and wānanga that promoteKahungunu reo and revitalisation issues.Promotion and marketing will include language issues, key messages and strategies forlanguage use.“Kōrero Māori, kia kaha ake”a) Preservation and research into Kahungunu reo, tikanga and mātauranga needs to occur toensure that this knowledge is not lost.b) Opportunities created for Kahungunu speakers and kaikaranga to access this informationand specialised training opportunities to ensure that this mātauranga is passed on.c) Implementation of a succession strategy that ensures our knowledge continues to bepassed on to future generations of Kahungunu speakers.It is essential that whanau, marae and hapū in each taiwhenua are awakened and supported toset their own goals and plans. This is likely to require identifying a key/lead person or rooputhat will promote this initiative and initiate action for other marae and groups.19