He taonga te reo! Pūpuritia! Kōrerotia!

The language is a treasure! Hold onto it! Speak it!

Join us this September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) with various activities and resources to support and inspire your journey in learning Te Reo Māori.

Below is the programme of events for the week as well as some rauemi o te rā (daily resources) for you to build your skills.

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - 50th

Hōtaka – Programme of events

Rā / Day Tāima / Time Takunetanga / Event
Rāhina / Monday 15 Hepetema 7am

8am

11am

 Flag raising ceremony, Karakia Whakatau

Breakfast

Workshop – Te Reo Māori (1 hr)
Rātu / Tuesday 16 Hepetema 11am Workshop – Making Fry Bread (1hr)
Rāapa / Wednesday 17 Hepetema 9:30am Workshop – Tikanga Marae (1hr)
Rāmere / Friday 19 Hepetema 11am

12pm

12:30pm

 Workshop – Mau Rākau (1hr)

Closing Karakia

Shared Kai

Look at these great freebies provided by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (The Māori Language Commission). Visit their website for even more resources and inspiration.

Whakataukī (Māori proverbs) carry the heart and wisdom of Māori culture, offering inspiration and everyday reminders. These poetic sayings often reference Aotearoa’s unique symbols, historical events, and universal themes of compassion, community, and the environment.

Fun to learn, whakataukī are also key to mastering te reo Māori. With plenty to explore, from short and sweet to longer phrases, here are a few easy whakataukī to get you started.

Boost your language skills using the Kupu o te ra – word of the day approach. Each day, pick up a new word or phrase that’s easy to use right away. It’s a laid-back way to build your vocabulary with practical, everyday language.

Click the button to whakarongo ki te kupu – hear the word on the Kupu Māori website.

Besides being a powerful way to express feelings, waiata (songs) are also great for learning te reo Māori. The catchy tunes and repeating lyrics make language learning fun and memorable. Explore waiata to see how it can inspire, educate, and connect you with Māoritanga (Māori culture). These waiata are regularly performed on the marae and at gatherings:

Kīwaha or slang are phrases you can amaze your friends, students, and family with. It’s a way to keep the language alive by using ancient phrases in a modern context.

Last year, our then Senior Leadership Team (SLT) shared their pepeha or korerō tuakiri as well as encouraging words about learning te reo.