A Timeline Of Events: 2021-Present
Developed Te Rautaki Reo Māori – Te Reo Māori Strategy for the shearing industry.
Sharing and celebrating the reo for the shearing industry that is over 85% Māori.
The approach is to sustain the competition and bring new relevance and ehnacements to the Waimarino shears.
Created by Che Wilson, Te Paepae Waho, Mātanga reo for the Waimarino shears.
In partnership with Te Puni Kokiri – Te Tai Hauauru launched 1.0.
All heats, semis and finals commenced in Te Reo Māori. Kaiwhakawā, Kaiwhakataetae, Kia rite, Tukua!
Embedded words from 1.0 into Kīwaha phrases to create 2.0.
Phrases heard and spoken daily in the shearing sheds increasing the use of Te Reo Māori.
Due to covid the 2022 competition was cancelled.
Enhanced 2.0 with Ko te Reo Kia Rere.
Launched at the 2023 competition.
Investment from Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo The Māori language commission endorsing Te Rautaki Reo Māori.
Te Kuiti New Zealand Shearing Championships adopted Te Rautaki Reo Māori 1.0
Te Kuti o Te Rangi 2.1.
Launched at the 2024 competition.
Karakia for the shearing industry to open and close hui or competitions.
Requested by the NZ shearing contractors association.
Hawkes Bay Autumn Shears adopted 1.0 and Te Kuti o te Rangi.
NZ shearing contractors association adopted 1.0 and Te Kuti o Te Rangi.
Ngā Wūrū 3.0.
Launching in 2025
Capturing the entire wool fleece, its pieces and parts of the sheep it belongs to.
Informed by Open grade Māori wool handlers in the industry, we thank you all for your contribution.
Taumarunui shears adopting 1.0 and Te Kuti o Te Rangi.
Aria shears adopting 1.0 and Te Kuti o Te Rangi.