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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2024

16 September 2024

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2024

Māori Language Week 2024 runs from 14 – 21 September and this year’s theme is ‘Ake ake ake – A Forever Language.’ The 2024 theme represents the resilience, adaptability and endurance of te reo Māori, and reflects the commitment to embracing and learning the language long into the future.

There’s plenty of opportunities to get involved in Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2024, including events and activities across the Christchurch City Libraries network.

Iti te kupu, nui te kōrero, join in at Riverside on Tuesday 17 September and dive into wharewhare, the competitive world of Bingo.

Look into the fun and competitiveness of the card game Euchre on Saturday’s 21 September at Linwood Library during Mai Ihutai ki Ūka!

Join Ngā Pakiwaitara/Bilingual Storytimes for fun, waiata (songs) and laughter on Tuesday 17th at Tūranga’s Wāhi Whānau / Family Place.

Learn about and make your own poi or tītī tōrea at one of the special afterschool activity zones at Redwood Library (Tuesday), Upper Riccarton (Wednesday), Spreydon Library (Thursday) and Tūranga’s He Hononga | Connection Space, Ground Floor (Friday).

Help hunt for the top designers and design your own whare during the colouring competition Tuhia Mai tō whare. All entries will be in for the chance to win and see their drawing come to life, pop down to your local library to enter.

All activities and events are free, all welcome. View the full list of events on the Christchurch City Libraries website.