Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori 2022
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) is an annual celebration held with the aim of inspiring New Zealanders to speak the Māori language proudly.
Festivities are set to be extra special in 2022 as 14th September marks the 50th anniversary of the Māori Language Petition, an event that led to many of the kaupapa we have today, including Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Whakatāne District Council has put together an exciting programme to help all our communities learn the language and reflect on its importance. We’re encouraging everyone to embrace the uniqueness of Aotearoa and the taonga that is te Reo Māori. Whether you want to ako (learn), whakarongo (listen), waiata (sing), pānui (read), tuhi (write), or kōrero (speak) te reo Māori, this is your chance to have a go and be part of the Reo Māori.