Māori Language Week | Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

We remember those who championed te reo when it was socially and politically unacceptable to do so.

In 1972 a small group of language champions presented a petition to parliament from 30,000 New Zealanders asking the government to teach Māori language in schools.

Following the Māori language Treaty of Waitangi claim, te reo was declared an official language of New Zealand in 1987. This is how our organisation; the Māori Language Commission was established. It’s been a long journey but it’s one that hasn’t finished, and we are inviting all New Zealanders to join us.

Honour the past, celebrate New Zealand’s language and prepare for our future. Together.