Te Wiki o te Reo Māori events
Ake Ake Ake – A Forever Language
When
14 September 24
–
21 September 24
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Māori language, an official language of this country.
The theme for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is ‘Ake Ake Ake – A Forever Language’.
It represents the resilience, adaptability and endurance of the language.
Join us this Te Wiki o te reo Māori as we host a series of free celebratory events.
All are welcome.
Kia māhorahora te reo – let’s make it seen, let’s make it heard!
Monday
| 8.45am Mauri Kōhatu (Forth Street entrance to The Hub) |
Waiata and KarakiaLed by our fabulous Māori Learner Support team, Te Punaka Ōwheo, this group signing is a great way to kickstart your day. |
| 10am-2pm The Hub |
Mahi Toi and Kōhatu PaintingChoose either a canvas or a kōhatu (rock), let your creativity flow and create some art. Various patterns, symbols and kupu (words) will be provided on the tables for inspiration as this is a self-led activity.
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Tuesday
| 8.45am Mauri Kōhatu (Forth Street entrance to The Hub) |
Waiata and KarakiaLed by our fabulous Māori Learner Support team, Te Punaka Ōwheo, this group signing is a great way to kickstart your day.
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| 10am – 2pm at The Hub |
Manu AuteJoin Kara Redmond for an interactive session where you will craft Manu Aute (traditional Māori kites). Manu Aute were historically flown during special occasions and festivals.
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| 10am-2pm The Hub |
RarangaJoin Lucy Smith as she teaches you the traditional art of weaving with harakeke (flax). Bring a friend, or your colleagues and make some putiputi (flowers) to display in your space.
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| 12noon The Hub |
KaiJoin us for some free kai, hosted by the Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association (OPSA).
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| 10am – 2pm The Hub |
Mahi Toi and Kōhatu PaintingChoose either a canvas or a kōhatu (rock), let your creativity flow and create some art. Various patterns, symbols and kupu (words) will be provided on the tables for inspiration as this is a self-led activity.
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Wednesday
| 8.45am Mauri Kōhatu (Forth Street entrance to The Hub) |
Waiata and KarakiaLed by our fabulous Māori Learner Support team, Te Punaka Ōwheo, this group signing is a great way to kickstart your day.
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| 10am-2pm The Hub |
Mahi Toi and Kōhatu PaintingChoose either a canvas or a kōhatu (rock), let your creativity flow and create some art. Various patterns, symbols and kupu (words) will be provided on the tables for inspiration as this is a self-led activity.
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| 12pm The Hub |
HāngīJoin us for a delicious hāngī, hosted by our Māori Learner Support team, Te Punaka Ōwheo.
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| 12pm The Hub |
WaiataWarm up those vocal chords and celebrate the middle of the week with a song.
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Thursday
| 8.45am Mauri Kōhatu (Forth Street entrance to The Hub) |
Waiata and KarakiaLed by our fabulous Māori Learner Support team, Te Punaka Ōwheo, this group signing is a great way to kickstart your day.
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| 10am-12pm The Hub |
RarangaJoin Lucy Smith as she teaches you the traditional art of weaving with harakeke (flax). Bring a friend, or your colleagues and make some putiputi (flowers) to display in your space.
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| 10am-2pm The Hub |
Mahi Toi and Kōhatu PaintingChoose either a canvas or a kōhatu (rock), let your creativity flow and create some art. Various patterns, symbols and kupu (words) will be provided on the tables for inspiration as this is a self-led activity.
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| 12noon The Hub |
KaiJoin us for some free kai, hosted by our Māori Learner Support Centre, Te Punaka Ōwheo.
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Friday
| 8.45am Mauri Kōhatu (Forth Street entrance to The Hub) |
Waiata and KarakiaLed by our fabulous Māori Learner Support team, Te Punaka Ōwheo, this group signing is a great way to kickstart your day. |
| 10am-2pm The Hub |
Mahi Toi and Kōhatu PaintingChoose either a canvas or a kōhatu (rock), let your creativity flow and create some art. Various patterns, symbols and kupu (words) will be provided on the tables for inspiration as this is a self-led activity.
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