u/Moonfrog

Duck gave me the idea for this one off the back of last week's announcement.

What would you like to see in the subreddit? I tend to post articles because, honestly, it's the easiest way for me to keep things active and share what I enjoy.

On that point, I actively avoid posting about this government and what they are doing to us or Te Reo. It's depressing as hell, and honestly, the articles would be non-stop. That said, I do get it if users want those articles posted so they can speak freely about it.

I know we get a fair few whakapapa and "tattoo" questions, but they don't bother me unless they're particularly egregious. In my view, it's better to ask than to stay ignorant.

Please feel free to share your thoughts and desires.

Kia ora e te iwi,

It's the weekend! Time to unwind and talk about what went on during the week.

Was there something from the past week you wanted to talk about? A news story that is still on your mind, something interesting you saw or learnt, or just a random observation? Maybe plans for the weekend, a hīkoi you're going on, or some kai you're looking forward to making.

Whatever it is, consider this your weekly space to just chat and share.

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

Ngā mihi, The r/Maori Mod Team

Kia Ora all,

We don't usually get writing requests but when we do... well... I really fucking hate it.

Any post moving forward that requests help writing a Māori character or Māori history or Māori side character will result in a ban. If you see any of these posts, please report them. You can also tag me and the OP in a comment in case the OP deletes the post as we had earlier today. To tag a person, you write u/username so u/Moonfrog.

For reference, I'm speaking when international writers come into the sub requesting help for their Māori characters or storylines. They don't whakapapa Māori, and it's becoming insulting. Example: we had one about state care which bordered on disrespectful, and another request wanting to write an erotica novel between a Māori woman and a European man during the time when we were colonized.

If you have any thoughts, you are absolutely welcome to add them below.

This will stay up for a few months as a precaution.

Kia ora e te iwi,

It's the weekend! Time to unwind and talk about what went on during the week.

Was there something from the past week you wanted to talk about? A news story that is still on your mind, something interesting you saw or learnt, or just a random observation? Maybe plans for the weekend, a hīkoi you're going on, or some kai you're looking forward to making.

Whatever it is, consider this your weekly space to just chat and share.

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

Ngā mihi, The r/Maori Mod Team