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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2023Māori Language Week 2023

Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Māori ki Te Papa. Whakahiapotia te mātauranga Māori mā ngā awheawhe, ngā whakaari, me Ringa Toi – he kohinga toi Māori me te Moana-nui-a-kiwa o ia tau nā te hunga rangatahi.

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Embrace mātauranga Māori through workshops, performances, and Ringa Toi – an annual showcase of toi Māori and Pacific Arts by rangatahi.

When | Āhea 11–17 Sep 2023

Where | Ki hea Throughout Te Papa

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    Te reo Māori activity book

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    Celebrate Māori language by learning Māori words and phrases through simple activities. Download two free activity books for kids – focused on pronunciation, the other includes more word searches, crossword, colouring pages, and stories.

    Activity book

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    Te reo Māori glossary

    Here are some of the te reo Māori kupu (words) you might encounter during your visit to Te Papa or on our websites.

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    Watch: Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho

    Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho is a five-part series looking at the relationships we have as Māori with our taonga today, and with the practice of archiving.

  • Ko Rata me ngā Tamariki a Tāne | Rata and the Children of Tane

    He Paki Taonga i a Māui

    'He Paki Taonga i a Māui' is a series of 18 short films for tamariki aged 7-11, and tells stories about taonga in Te Papa's collection.