Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Celebrated since 1975, Māori Language Week is a government-sponsored initiative to promote and revitalise the use of the Māori language. People and organisations across the motu take part to help acknowledge the past, celebrate the present, and prepare for the future. Kia kaha te reo Māori!
2024
Monday 16 September — Monday 23 September
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"Ko wai tōu ingoa?" Introducing Names (Scratch Jr)
Create a personal sprite using a real ‘selfie’, and code it to present a self-introduction in te reo Māori.
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My Kupu App: "He aha tēna?" (Scratch)
In Scratch, create an interactive visual glossary that identifies objects in English and te reo Māori using text display and audio.
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My Kupu App: "He aha tēnā?" (Scratch Jr)
In Scratch Jr, create an interactive visual glossary that identifies objects in te reo Māori using text and audio.
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My Kupu App: Search Functon (Scratch)
Use lists in Scratch to create an interactive app for translating between English and te reo Māori.
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Moonhack: Matariki (Scrach)
In Scratch, make an interactive animation that tells the story of Matariki and Puanga. With full guidance in te reo Māori and English.
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Māori Chatbot (Scratch)
Over 4 sessions, create an interactive chatbot program from start to finish, that can respond using English and te reo Māori.
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E haere ake nei...
Watch this space for more fun, creative projects connecting te reo Māori with DT&HM to help you celebrate our indigenous language while we learn!
Links and Resources
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Te Papakupu o Te Marautanga o Aoteaora
An online dictionary with direct links to the NZ Curriculum, powered by He Pukenga Hao i te Reo, the Ministry of Education, and the NZ Government.
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Te Aka Māori Dictionary
The comprehensive online version of Te Aka Māori-English, English-Māori Dictionary and Index by John C Moorfield, powered by Te Murumāra Foundation and Te Mātāwai.
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ReoMāori.co.nz
A treasure trove of resources, news, history, and community around te reo Māori. Created and produced by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori.
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Word of the Day
An online learning tool with a daily featured kupu, plus vocabulary, grammar, links, and other resources for learning te reo Māori.
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Te Whanake, Māori Language Learning
A massive collection of print and digital resources for learning and teaching the Māori language, powered by Te Murumāra Foundation.
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Māori Language Commission
By the Māori Language Act 1987 and Te Ture Reo Māori 2016 to promote the use of Māori as a living language and ordinary means of communication.
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Māori Language Moment
12pm on 14 September, to celebrate te reo Māori, marking the first Māori Language Day 1972 and what we now know as Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
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Stories of Te Reo
An interactive timeline that charts pivotal moments in the history of our indigenous language, and a platform for you to share your stories.