Te Wiki o te Reo Māori-Māori Language Week 14-20 September

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Māori language. This year will see the celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori's 50th anniversary.

'Born of activism, the week grew from a single ‘Māori Language Day’ set up in 1972. The seeds of a full week dedicated to te reo Māori were planted in 1974. By 1975, Te Wiki had found its footing and was off! Its growth and gains are what we celebrate 50 years on.'

The library is excited to offer some fun activities to encourage you to celebrate te reo Māori next week. There will be colouring in, weaving putiputi-flowers and spot prizes all week for the students who attempt to kōrero Māori mai-speak to me in Māori. Let's embrace this opportunity and celebrate te reo Māori together.