Ngati Kahungunu announce reo Maori award winners

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Ngati Kahungunu have announced it's annual language award winners.

Director of Te Reo and Tikanga Jeremy MacLeod says it's one way of acknowledging those dedicated to the revitalisation of te reo in Ngati Kahungunu.

Twelve categories were recognised and winner of Te Manu Papaho Aaron Munro says he's humbled by the award.

Aaron has worked in Iwi radio as well as television and joins a list of high profile tribal leaders and language champions.

The categories and winners are:

1. Te Hapori Whanui (Community)

Hastings Fire Brigade

2. Te Whanau Whakaihuwaka (Inter-generational)

Louise Whaanga

3. Te Tira Hou o Te Reo Maori (Rangatahi)

Raukura Tiopira

4. Te Manu Papaho (Broadcasting)

Aaron Munro

5. Te Kete Aronui o Nga Toi (Arts)

Ngatai Huata

6. Te Ahorangi o Te Kupu (Teacher)

Cordry Huata

7. Te Tahito o Te Reo Maori (Kaumatua) – Male and Female

Tiwana Aranui & Ngahuia Matairangi

8. Te Kaikokiri o Te Reo Maori (Marae)

Tangoio Marae

9. Te Kahukura o Te Reo (Wahine)

Rehia Hanara

10. Te Awhiorangi o Te Reo (Tane)

Sir Pita Sharples

11. Te Kuru Pounamu o Te Reo Maori (Kuia – posthumous)

Hana Cotter

12. Te Kuru Pounamu o Te Reo Maori (Koroua – posthumous)

Tamihana Tuhi

The Nga Tohu Reo o Ngati Kahungunu 2017 will be held in Hastings, on Friday 25 August.

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