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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 >>
Language Commission Thanks Students: Kia Kaha Te Wharekura O Te Rito
Saturday, 20 March 2021, 2:28 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The Māori Language Commission has paid tribute to students from Te Wharekura o te Rito who formally complained after they were abused for performing at the local council recently. “We’re sorry our tamariki had to go through this but we are ... More >>
Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori 2021 Announcement
Friday, 19 March 2021, 2:12 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
People who are opposed to te reo Māori are part of a minority that is growing smaller every day the Māori Language Commission said as it announced the dates for this year’s Māori Language Week. “While some New Zealanders remain bitterly opposed ... More >>
Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori Welcomes Matariki 2022 Announcement
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 4:18 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
The Māori Language Commission has welcomed the announcement that Matariki will be marked as a public holiday next year on Friday 24 June 2022. “We are delighted that an event unique to our part of the world will be honoured in this way,” said ... More >>
Māori Language Commission Welcomes Stuff Announcement
Monday, 30 November 2020, 4:11 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Commission welcomes Stuff announcement The Māori Language Commission has welcomed the unprecedented, new direction taken by the editorial team at Stuff NZ. “During lockdown we worked with the team at Stuff and soon stories in English and Māori ... More >>
Half A Million Signed Up For Historic Māori Language Moment: Let's Make It 1 Million!
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 3:08 pm | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Half a million New Zealanders are set to make history this Monday in the inaugural Māori Language Moment and organisers are asking Aotearoa to go hard and aim for 1 million. “Never before have this many people gathered to celebrate te reo Māori. ... More >>
200,000 Sign Up For Historic Māori Language Moment
Monday, 7 September 2020, 7:53 am | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
New Zealanders will set a record this Māori Language Week as more than 200,000 people are already signed up to celebrate te reo as part of the country’s first, virtual Māori Language Moment on Monday 14 September at 12pm. “We weren’t going ... More >>
Māori Language Commission Staff Working Virtually
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 9:18 am | Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori staff will continue to work from home during Level 2 and the organisation’s Ballance Street office will remain closed to the public. “While our physical offices in Ballance Street may be closed: our ... More >>