In Māori class, we learn a whole bunch of new kupu hou (new words). Also learned about "haere", its a modifier that gradually shows change. It follows after the stative or verb.
Example:
Kei te momona haere tērā negru. The cat is getting fat.
Then we learned about comparing 2 things. "He...ake...i"
Example:
He nui ake tōku whare i tō whare. My house is bigger then your house.
In tutorial, we did more exercises on these two structures.
In Treaty tutorial, we spent time at looking at Legislative Violations of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Heres the website: twm.co.nz/Tr_violn.html Basically, it shows how Māori lands were unrightfully taken through many acts and laws from the government and parliament. Pretty much a land grab for the Crown and settlers. It is very similar to Hawaiʻi.
Oh yea forgot. I went to my first kapa haka practice. So, I am getting ready to head down to Te Whanganui-ā-Tara (Wellington) for the Annual Māori Student Conference, Te Huinga Tauira 2010. So we are learning a haka and a bunch of other waiata and etc., because everyone performs. I am looking forward to this conference and meet many other Māori students that are engaged and determined to serve their people in higher education. Anyways, as it gets closer, I'll put up more information.
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