Haami Piripi
Haami Piripi is a prominent figure in the promotion and preservation of te reo Māori, having served as the former head of the Māori Language Commission. His expertise in the language has made him a respected authority in discussions surrounding Māori linguistic practices and translations. Recently, he provided a review of a te reo Māori news site linked to Russian disinformation, asserting that its content likely involved the oversight of a native speaker, highlighting the nuances often missed in AI-generated translations.
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Recent news mentions
A ritual ceremony was conducted at Patito by local kaumātua Haami Piripi, who delivered a karakia in the presence of more than 30 attendees.
Rāhui on taking pāua along Far North coastline to help stocks recover
New Zealand· 2025-12-09
Haami Piripi said he was aware of a number of homeless people around Kaitāia sleeping in the former Warehouse carpark.
Far North council plans demolition of old Kaitaia Warehouse, homeless affectedNew Zealand· 2025-09-27
Haami Piripi, former head of the Māori Language Commission, reviewed the reo Māori site for the Herald.
Russian disinformation targets NZ with te reo Māori news siteNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
