Mataatua Speech Competition Registration Interest
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Mataatua Speech Competition Registration Interest
Nga Manu Korero Regionals Te Reo Māori & Te Reo Pakeha Categories School Competition: Thursday 2nd April
Competition Categories & Age Groups
Te Reo Māori - Junior (Years 9-10) & Senior (Years 11-13) Te Reo Pakeha (English) - Junior (Years 9-10) & Senior (Years 11-13) Senior speakers must complete an impromptu speech All participants must speak at school competition
Te Reo Māori Topics 2026
{"left":"Tino rangatiratangatia tō reo (Sovereignty of your language)\nMana motuhaketia te taiao (Environmental independence)\nPakeke mā, kua hua te marama! (Adults, the moon has risen!)","right":"E kore tōku pūweru e māku i te pata ua! (My power won't be dampened by butter rain!)\nTūngia te ururua, kia tupu whakarito te pā harakeke (Clear the undergrowth so the flax can grow)\nStudents may choose their own topic"}
English Topics 2026
{"left":"Old school roots, new school energy\nHome: The place your soul bookmarks\nTikTok – Tiny videos, big understanding!","right":"Generation Kotahitanga: Māori youth leading unity\nAI tutors – Helping hand or homework hackers?\nStudents may determine their own topic"}
Registration Process
Step 1: Choose your category (Te Reo Māori or English) Step 2: Select your topic or create your own Step 3: Prepare your 5-7 minute speech Step 4: Register for school competition by [date] Step 5: Compete on Thursday 2nd April
Ready to Find Your Voice?
Which category speaks to you? What story do you want to tell? How will you represent our school? Questions? See me after class or email for more details