Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week)
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is New Zealand's Māori Language Week, held each September from 14 September to encourage everyday use of te reo Māori.
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OrganiserTe Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
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Last checked20 October 2026
First held1975
About the day
The week is led by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, the Māori Language Commission. It starts on 14 September, the anniversary of the 1972 Māori Language Petition to Parliament, and has been held since 1975.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 14 to 20 September 2027 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2028 | 14 to 20 September 2028 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
| 2029 | 14 to 20 September 2029 | New Zealand | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
- Te Mu0101tu0101wai: Te Wiki o te Reo Mu0101ori 2026 (14 to 20 September)
- Scoop (Te Taura Whiri release): dates for Te Wiki o te Reo Mu0101ori 2024
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