Let’s korero to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - runs from 14 to 20 September.

It promotes the use and revitalisation of the Māori language and this year marks its 50th anniversary.

The theme for the year is "50 Wero Reo Māori" (50 Māori Language Challenges), encouraging participation in a variety of activities for all skill levels, to help people use the language in their daily lives.

Te Wiki o te reo Māori grew from a single Māori Language Day in 1972 and by 1975 it had become a week dedicated to the language.

A series of Marlborough place names that are often pronounced incorrectly will be shared locally to help people familiarise themselves with the language and increase understanding of the locations’ original meanings.

For more information go to the Reo Māori website:
Go to the Reo Māori website

Follow along on Facebook each day this week as we share the correct pronunciation and origin of a different Marlborough place name:
Go to the MDC Facebook page