Thursday, 12 June 2014

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in Te Reo Maori

While we were in New Zealand, I joined the SPACE programme (an awesome program for parents and babies).  There we sang songs, played with our babies, talked about baby things...  One thing I learned (kinda) was Twinkle Twinkle Little Star in Maori.  Upon coming back to Canada, I really only remembered the first two lines.  Now and then I would sing them to my little one.  Turns out, she was listening.  To my surprise she sang back to me those first two lines!  So now I was curious as to how to sing the rest of it.

Here are the lyrics courtesy of Kreative Kidz

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star


Tirama, tirama nga whetu
Kei te pehea ra koutou
Kii runga ake ra
He taimana to rite
Tirama, tirama nga whetu
Kei te pehea ra koutou

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
And here is a video of some kids singing it!

Saturday, 11 January 2014

NZ Transport Ad Commercial

New Zealand had quite a few good memorable commercials.  I plan to list more of them as they come to my mind, and if I can find them on YouTube.

Here is a very powerful one.  WARNING, this commercial is not for the faint of heart.


My friends, if you visit New Zealand, remember to drive carefully.  Most of the roads are two lane highways.  Much of it is not straight.  Most of you will be driving on 'the other side' of the road.  Stay safe!