Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14-21 o Hepetema - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori took place from the 14 – 21 of September 2024, with the 52nd anniversary of the Māori Language Petition falling on a Saturday. The theme for 2024: "Ake ake ake - A forever language".

Te mahi a Hine Rēhia - Poi
Te mahi a Tāne Rore Tītī Tōrea
Colouring competition
Bilingual story cards
Te Wiki 2024 blogs by Justice

Te mahi a Hine Rēhia - Poi Making

Rere atu tō poi ki runga, rere atu tō poi ki te ao. Fly your poi high with pride into the world as we celebrate te wiki o te reo Māori this year through the art of poi. Come and learn how to make a poi and the importance behind why we use poi

Te mahi a Tāne Rore - Tītī Tōrea making

Kia mau, kia ita ki tōku mana, ki tōku reo, kei roto i ngā tītī tōrea. Come and celebrate the inner waiata with us this year for te wiki o te reo Māori as we learn how to master the skills behind Tītī Tōrea. Keep the mind sharp and the fun alive with making your very own this te wiki o te reo Māori.

Tūhia mai tō whare colouring competition

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Colouring Competition

Māori & Multicultural Library Services invites you to be part of our Te Wiki o te Reo Māori colouring competition.

Pick up an entry form from the library or download a copy [341KB PDF]

Terms and Conditions

There are three sections: 2–5 years, 6–11 years, and 11–17 years
Entries must be submitted by Monday 30 September 2024 at any Christchurch City Library
One entry per person
Once you’ve finished colouring in, complete the panel below and give your entry to a staff member at any Christchurch City Library
You may take the entry form home to work on it but it must be given to a library staff member before or on Monday 30 September 2024
One winner from each section will be selected and notified by phone
All winning entries and runners up will be displayed on the Christchurch City Libraries webpage
No correspondence will be entered into

Te Wiki blog posts by Justice

Blog Post

Rāpare: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024 with Justice

Waiata, kupu, and Whakataukī for the day from Justice - Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024!

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Rāapa: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024 with Justice

Waiata, kupu, and Whakataukī for the day from Justice - Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024!

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Rātū: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024 with Justice

Waiata, kupu, and Whakataukī for the day from Justice - Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024!

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Rāhina: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024 with Justice

Waiata, kupu, and Whakataukī for the day from Justice - Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!

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About Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week has been celebrated in New Zealand since 1975. It acknowledges and celebrates the Māori language as a unique cultural treasure for all New Zealanders.

Te reo Māori has its origins in East Polynesia. The language is closely related to Tahitian and Cook Islands Māori and to a lesser degree to Hawaiian and Marquesan. In recent years, the use of te reo Māori has become more prevalent and people are working hard to ensure the language is rejuvenated and preserved for future generations.

Each year Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori (Māori Language Commission) sets a theme for the week, and a range of activities, promotions, and events encouraging the use of te reo Māori take place around the country.

Bilingual Story Cards

Ignite imagination and improve literacy with our bilingual story cards for tamariki.

Each card in the pack has an image and the word in te reo Māori and English. What a great way to learn and practise your te Reo! Players use their cards to create a story together.

Play alone or with a group of any size. Work together to support players who feel less confident. There’s no winner, and there’s no right or wrong!

This game celebrates creativity and improvisation – all ideas are welcome. Find out more.

Story cards are available at libraries for $19.