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Nominations Are Open For Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2026
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 1:13 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
A celebration of the people, organisations and kaupapa championing te reo Māori and helping it thrive in everyday life. More >>
Ko Te Kai A Te Rangatira, He Kōrero – Celebrating 50 Years Of Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori With Kai
Tuesday, 2 September 2025, 4:18 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Aotearoa marks 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) this year, and nationwide celebrations will run from 14-20 September 2025. More >>
50 Years, One Week, Everyone’s Invited: Te Wiki 2025
Monday, 25 August 2025, 6:09 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The past 50 years tracks a powerful legacy of activism, growth and aroha for te reo Māori. More >>
50 Years Of Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori Celebrated Across Aotearoa
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 3:03 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Over the last half-century, Te Wiki has grown from strength to strength. Its beginnings were humble — a week of Māori-led activities, jingles on radio, and grassroots marches. Today, it stands as a nationwide movement for all New Zealanders. More >>
Nominations Open For Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2025
Monday, 5 May 2025, 10:46 am | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The updated categories reflect the full spectrum of mahi New Zealanders carry out daily, weekly or monthly to uplift te reo Māori – from inspiring new learners and using the language every day, to leadership, awareness, and innovation in te ... More >>
Second Drop Of ‘Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori’ Gear Lands For Summer 2025
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 3:17 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
After a same day sell out in 2024, the much-loved Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (the Māori Language Commission) range, featuring the hei tiki logo is back. The range, which celebrates te reo Māori, will be available online and in nationwide ... More >>
Embracing The Place Of Te Reo Māori In The Private And Public Sectors
Monday, 21 October 2024, 7:20 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
After a hugely successful inaugural event in 2023, Uhi Tai returns with the goal of helping the private and public sector understand how they can make te reo Māori a valuable part of their work and business. More >>
Māori Language Commissioner Concerned Over Funding Cuts To Te Ahu O Te Reo Program
Friday, 27 September 2024, 11:16 am | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The decision to redirect funds towards mathematics education raises significant questions about our commitment to supporting te reo Māori and its infrastructure says Professor Rawinia Higgins, Toihau (Board Chair). More >>
Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori Celebrates Board Chair’s Win At The 2024 Women In Governance Awards
Friday, 20 September 2024, 3:09 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Rawinia’s recognition is not just a personal achievement but a win for all who are dedicated to the revitalisation of our language and culture. Her leadership reflects the essence of Māori governance — strong, inclusive and visionary. More >>
New Song Released To Celebrate Te Week O Te Reo Māori 2024
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:20 am | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The newly recorded song 'Kōrero Māori' celebrates Te Week o te Reo Māori 2024, highlighting the legacy of composer Te Pikikotuku Kereama and performed by 19-year-old Wailan Tuhakaraina-Goddard. More >>
Top 12 Finalists Announced For Impromptu Speech Contest - Waha Kōrero
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:18 am | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Finalists from across Aotearoa will compete in the Waha Kōrero Māori speech contest, showcasing diverse talent during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori's closing event. More >>
Groundbreaking Reo-Māori Word Library Brings Te Reo Māori Into Architectural Plans
Friday, 13 September 2024, 1:25 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The launch marks a significant milestone for the normalisation of te reo Māori within architecture, design and building sectors. It’s a project that Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori has been proud to support, says its Tumu Whakahaere (Chief Executive) ... More >>
Canada’s First Indigenous Languages Commissioner Arrives In Aotearoa
Thursday, 12 September 2024, 2:22 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The first Commissioner of Indigenous Languages of Canada, Dr Ronald E.Igance (Secwepemc Nation) has arrived in Aotearoa ahead of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori which takes place from 14-21 September 2024. “As we reflect on our own language revitalisation efforts ... More >>
New Te Reo Māori Speech Contest Launches For Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori 2024
Monday, 8 July 2024, 3:45 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! Calling all highly proficient speakers of te reo Māori. Today, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori launches a new speech contest – Waha Kōrero. Waha Kōrero welcomes competitors to prepare their voices and minds to soar in a ... More >>
Dates Confirmed For Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:58 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori will take place from the 14th – 21st of September 2024, with the 52nd anniversary of the Māori Language Petition falling on a Saturday. More >>
Global Call For Governments To Protect Indigenous Languages By Law
Wednesday, 9 August 2023, 8:51 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
To mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples we are releasing the address given by Māori Language Commissioner Professor Rawinia Higgins (Global Taskforce UN Decade for Indigenous Languages) to the United Nations General Assembly in December ... More >>
New Zealand’s Battle For Te Reo: Call For Stories
Monday, 12 September 2022, 5:26 am | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
As the nation prepares to mark 50-years since the Māori Language Petition was presented to parliament, New Zealanders are being asked to share their stories that tell of the battle for te reo Māori. “This Wednesday at 12pm we will pay tribute to language ... More >>
35 Years Since Te Reo Became An Official Language Of New Zealand
Monday, 1 August 2022, 5:17 am | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Te reo Māori became an official language in its own country 35-years-ago today and the battle for its survival has yet to be won says the Māori Language Commission. The Māori Language Act came into force on the 1 August 1987. “The battle for te ... More >>
International Māori Language Honour Accepted On Behalf Of All New Zealanders
Friday, 12 November 2021, 1:45 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The Māori Language Commission has accepted a global communications honour on behalf of all New Zealanders. The International Public Relations Association just named the commission’s Māori Language Moment – which saw more than 1 million New Zealanders ... More >>
Trust In Your Tipuna: Ancestors Help Launch Māori Language Commission's COVID Awareness Campaign
Friday, 15 October 2021, 5:38 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Messages from Māori leading the response to the deadly influenza pandemic more than a century ago are being shared by the Māori Language Commission as part of its COVID awareness campaign. Extracts from articles published in Māori language ... More >>
