Maori Language Week

This week is Maori Language Week. This is a time in September when people support the Maori Language and try to get more and more Maori Speakers.

In 1985 people began to ask for te reo to be recognised as a taonga (treasure) of NZ and that it should be protected and promoted under te Tiriti of Waitangi - Treaty of Waitangi.

The Goverment's goal is to have 1 million speakers of te reo by 2040.

Approximatley 125,000 people can speak fluent te reo in NZ. There are more and more people learning, including us right now.

L.I  Lets make the Maori Language Strong