Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Overview
Māhuru September is a wonderful time of the year when we celebrate and honour te Reo Māori the Māori language. Te Reo Māori is a unique taonga to be treasured by all New Zealanders.
“Ko tōku reo tōku ohooho, ko tōku reo tōku mapihi mauria”
My language is my precious gift, my object of affection and my prized ornament.
– Tā Timoti Kāretu
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2026
Join us in celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 14-20 September 2026!
You can participate by saying karakia before kai, singing waiata, learning your pepeha or using everyday kupu Māori, or completing the wero below. However you choose to celebrate, enjoy embracing Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
Goals of Te Wiki o te Reo Maori
- Create a positive environment for the use of Māori language.
- Promote Māori language initiatives and events.
Wero Reo Māori
This year we challenge you and your whānau to try some wero challenges in your whare and in your centres. Each day has its own theme, and handy resources, so you can choose your challenge!
Kia kaha te Reo Māori!
Te Ao Māori Resources
Here you can find a growing collection of resources to support your journey with Te Ao Māori. This page is designed to help you bring the language and values into your Playcentre and your home life.
Supporting te Reo in your centre all year round
Mā tātou katoa te reo Māori e whakarauora – Everyone can contribute to te reo Māori revitalisation:
- Whakatauhia te reo Māori ki te wāhi mahi me te hapori – Make te reo welcome at work and in the community
- Whakahau i ētahi atu ki te kōrero, ki te ako hoki i te reo Māori; whakaurua mai hoki te reo Māori ki tōu ao – Encourage others to use and learn te reo Māori; welcome Māori language into your life
- Kia tika tonu te whakahua i te kupu Māori i ngā wā e kōrero Pākehā ana – Pronounce Māori words correctly when speaking English
- Ahakoa iti, akona, kōrerohia – Learn a little, use a little
- Kia nui ake te ako ka kōrero ai – Learn more, and use what you know
- Whāia te ara poutama o te reo ka tohatoha ai – Keep improving your language, and share what you know