Story of the Waikato River (pt 1)

[@readwrite1815]

Love Waikato River. I spent one month in Hamilton some years ago. Always missing it.

[@Subtleitalian]

So great, thanks a lot :)

[@kentanunnery6890]

this is so amazing

[@MrRasZee]

wow so great, beuatiful at huka falls

[@benjaminkuresa4596]

Thanks, really cool!

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Much obliged. 👍

[@jadentauaa630]

People especially Men need to be cautious of the waikato taniwha, the taniwha is a wāhine and searches for her lost love so she snatches men who come near

[@retimixconcretepumpingltd3094]

Bloody farmers !.glad for catch ponds now.

[@fishingwithscott1968]

It just needs a massive clean up

[@kentanunnery6890]

this is paradise

[@OnlineSince2008]

ok

[@tamaking7104]

The Waikato is nor a "taunga". It is a "taonga". If you are going to narrate a video it is important to pronounce maori words correctly for 3 reasons: 1. to be understood and not risk saying an unintended word. 2. respect maori and be a proud kiwi. 3. to speak in tune. Mispronunciation is like singing out of tune, like an opera singer singing out of tune !!!!!!.

[@WaikatoRegionalCouncilNZ]

Kia ora Tama. Thanks for pointing out the error. We’ve reviewed the video which is around nine years old and yes, taonga has been mispronounced by the narrator. We appreciate the importance of pronouncing Māori words correctly, and we are committed to ensuring this happens in the future. Here’s the award winning Kawe Kōrero mobile app that we created for staff and the wider community to help with our commitment - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIDYpodondWkbNU.