Pānui

Ngā Manu Kōrero, a Māori speech competition for secondary students, is a competition that encourages fluency in Te Reo Māori and English for both juniors and seniors. It began in 1965 as the Korimako (Sir James Carroll) contest and commemorates national elders like Dr. Pei Te Hurinui Jones. In particular, our Northland Ngā Manu Kōrero competitions celebrate Sir James Henare (a significant orator of English and Māori, an academic and leader of Ngāpuhi) with a unique Tā Himi Henare bilingual section.

Former organiser and competitor Te Mākao Bowkett said it had a magnificent history and legacy:

"The taonga that are part of the kaupapa for Ngā Manu Kōrero represent significant leaders in Maori society over the years who have made their mark and now left those important qualities about retaining things Maori, and also showcasing our ability to be competent in the English language and to comment on issues of relevance and importance for young Maori people in New Zealand today."

REFERENCE

http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/284807/nga-manu-korero-celebrates-50-years