Thousands of Cook Islanders across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating their language this week, but for the majority, their knowledge of Cook Islands Māori is declining.
“For me, ‘Amokura’ celebrates my heritage, it’s a connection to my homeland. I hope my ancestors are happy” - Paora Apera ( P.Digsss’ ) Friday, 4th August 2023 - To celebrate Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani - Cook Islands Language .
A Cook Islands film-maker made a documentary on Rarotonga's mountains after watching the Kānaka Maoli protest the construction of the $US1.4 billion telescope on top of a Hawaiian mountain three years ago.