Matua Scotty has answered the call with this must-have guide to using te reo Māori at work. Go beyond “Ngā mihi” on your email sign off.

Ae, e tuwhera ana tenei whare

Yes, we are open

Mo te takaroa o tenei whakautu

Apologies for the delayed response

Me mau potae maro

Safety hats must be worn

Anei te rarangi take mo ta tatou hui

Here is the agenda for our meeting

Hika ma, i kino te huarahi i te ra nei!

Wow, the traffic was shocking this morning!

This is a simple, practical and engaging guide to using te reo Māori in and around your workplace.

Māori at Work offers phrases and tips for greetings and welcoming people, emails and letters, speeches and social media, with specific chapters on the office, construction and roadworks, retail, hospitality, broadcasting and teaching.

This is the perfect book to start or expand your te reo journey - no matter your skill level!