What would more Kiwis speaking te reo Māori mean to you?

Thursday, 9 September 2021

ASSIGNMENT: In 2020, New Zealanders created the biggest te reo event in history. More than 1 million people celebrated te reo as part of our Māori Language Moment.

This year's Te Wiki o te Reo Māori kick offs of on September 13, and anyone can stop and take a moment for te reo Māori.

We want to know what you'll be doing to participate in 2021 and why more Kiwis speaking te reo Māori is important to you.

* Why do we need te wiki o te reo Māori?

* Podcasts to help you korero in te reo Māori**

Are you new te reo Māori and taking the plunge for the first time? Tell us why you're doing this now and how you'll do it.

Te Reo Māori Week runs from September 13-19, 2021

Will you sit down with your kids and help them learn some of the basics, such as ngā tau (numbers) and ngā tae (colours)? (PS: If you are thinking of doing this, there are going to be some fun 'three strikes' trivia tests next week you can do with your kids. These come out at midday each day and you will find them on our dedicated quiz page.)

Perhaps you are planning to help others learn te reo Māori, and if so, what is it about more people understanding and speaking te reo Māori that is so important to you?

Or maybe you have some great family stories or history relating to te reo Māori that you'd like to share?

We're looking for submissions to be published in Stuff Nation. To share stories, photos, or videos of how your neighbourhood is staying connected during lockdown, hit the contribute button. App users email: stuffnation@stuff.co.nz

Kia kaha te reo Māori!

Kia kaha hoki ngā iwi o Aotearoa!