Celebrate Maori Language Week with the Restaurant Association!
Celebrate Maori Language Week with the Restaurant Association of NZ by joining our special online session on Basic te reo Māori for Hospitality.
This workshop is designed for hospitality professionals who want to enhance their customer service by incorporating te reo Māori into their daily interactions. Learn essential phrases and cultural insights that will help you connect with your guests on a deeper level and show respect for New Zealand’s rich cultural heritage.
Don’t miss this opportunity to broaden your language skills and make your hospitality experience more inclusive and welcoming
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About the presenter:
Dr Vini Olsen-Reeder (Tauranga Moana/Te Arawa) is a teacher, scholar and reviver of te reo Māori. He’s a certified translator and the creator of Mind Your Tongue!, a platform that helps everyday citizens change their language choices to speak more Māori. This Matariki, his ‘wish upon a star’ dream is for a completely multilingual Aotearoa. He has worked with RANZ on a number of kaupapa in the past, and he’s excited to rejoin the team in 2024 for these Matariki sessions!