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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Initiative to promote the use of te reo Māori (the Maori language) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (English: Māori Language Week) is a government-sponsored initiative intended to encourage New Zealanders to promote the use of the Māori language which is an official language of the country. Māori Language Week is part of a broader movement to revive the Māori language. It has been celebrated since 1975 and is currently spearheaded by Te Puni Kōkiri (the Ministry of Māori Development) and the Māori Language Commission, with many organisations including schools, libraries, and government departments participating.[citation needed]
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![]() Tariana Turia, Governor-General Patsy Reddy and Nanaia Mahuta celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2019 | |
Native name | Te Wiki o te Reo Māori |
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English name | Māori Language Week |
Duration | 1 week annually |
Location | New Zealand |
Motive | Language awareness |
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