Māori Language Week
The Māori word for steam engine or train is atau whiowhio.
CRL celebrated all things te reo this Māori Language Week, beginning on Monday 9th of September. It featured transport-themed word-of-the-day posts, internal competitions and even an article published by CRL’s Chief Executive Sean Sweeney.
Words of the day:
Monday - Atua whiowhio, railway train, steam engine, locomotive, train
Tuesday - Rerewē Rarowhenua, underground railway, subway
Wednesday - Pahi, bus
Thursday - Teihana rerewē, railway station
Friday - Arapoka, tunnel