Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2024: What's on?

Here is our schedule below; make sure to scroll through the whole list to see what’s happening at different library locations. You can also find the list through our online event calendar here.

It’s also a perfect time of year to check out our Te Reo Kete – these are bound to be popular this month so get in quick! You might also like to check out our curated list of eBooks for learning te reo Māori here, and our list of children's eBooks in te reo Māori here.

Waiata Mai – Let’s Sing: Baby Rock and Rhyme Special, 10:30-11am (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

Nau mai hoki mai. Join us in Waitohi Library for a special morning celebrating te reo Māori.  A fun and free programme for parents and caregivers to interact with their pēpē through waiata, huariti, and pukapuka.

Let's talk in English | Learn Waiata Special, 11am-12pm (Te Awa-a-Taia | Kilbirnie)

To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, join our conversation group to sing waiata, practice te reo pronunciation and have fun! This a regular conversational English group. Practise speaking English with other people and make new friends. Great for beginners -- this is perfect for people who are learning English.

Crafterschool Mahi toi – Waka, 3:30 – 4:30pm (Te Takapū o Patukawenga | Tawa)

Enjoy a Te Ao Māori focus on today’s Crafterschool activity. Come learn how to make a waka using easy-to-find items and its importance in Māori culture. Tamariki are welcome with their mātua (parents) or kaitiaki (caregiver).

Whakataukī Calm Colouring, 4 – 6:30pm (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

Join us for an afternoon of creativity featuring a special focus on whakataukī (Māori words of wisdom). Come and find your calm while celebrating the beauty of te reo Māori!

Baby Rock and Rhyme Waiata Mai Special, 10:30-11am (Te Takapū o Patukawenga | Tawa)

Nau mai hoki mai. Join us for a special morning celebrating te reo Māori through songs. A fun and free programme for parents and caregivers to interact with their pēpē through waiata, huariti, and pukapuka.

Let's talk in English | Learn Waiata Special, 10:30-11:30am (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, join our conversation group to sing waiata, practice te reo pronunciation and have fun! This a regular conversational English group. Practise speaking English with other people and make new friends. Great for beginners -- this is perfect for people who are learning English.

Pūrakau-Preschool Storytime, 10:30–11am (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

Come and celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with us. We will immerse our little ones in the enchanting world of Māori stories and those written by Māori authors. Tāmariki will enjoy interactive storytelling and songs that bring these stories to life while fostering an appreciation for te reo Māori.

Whakataukī Calm Colouring, 2– 4:30pm (Te Takapū o Patukawenga | Tawa)

Join us for an afternoon of creativity featuring a special focus on whakataukī (Māori words of wisdom). Come and find your calm while celebrating the beauty of Te Reo Māori!

Crafterschool Mahi toi – Waka papercraft, 3:30 – 4:30pm (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

Enjoy a Te Ao Māori focus on today’s Crafterschool activity. Come and learn how to make a waka and its importance in Māori culture. using easy-to-find items, our tamariki will surely have a fantastic time! Children are welcome with their mātua (parents) or kaitiaki (caregiver).

Tākaro Time, 4:30-5:30pm (Ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown)

Kēmu, kōrero, katakata, kaputī

Come along to play fun te reo games and meet others with a passion for te reo Māori. Expect fun, laughter, and a great chance to flex your language muscles. Nau mai, haere mai, beginners+

Nohinohi Reorua at Tawa Community Centre, 10:30-11am (Tawa Community Centre)

Come and join us for a special bilingual (te reo Māori and English) storytime session at Tawa Community Centre.

Get your superhero hooked on reading! Nohinohi Reorua (Bilingual Little Ones) is one of our most popular programmes featuring stories, rhymes, songs and games in te reo Māori and English. This programme is perfect for tamariki aged 2 - 6 years accompanied by their caregivers.

Baby Rock and Rhyme Waiata Mai Special, 10:30-11am (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

Nau mai hoki mai. Join us at Waitohi Library for a special morning celebrating te reo Māori through songs. A fun and free programme for parents and caregivers to interact with their pēpē through waiata, huariti, and pukapuka.

Tawa Intermediate Kapa Haka Performance at Tawa Community Centre, 11–11:30am (Tawa Community Centre)

Join us as Tawa Intermediate's Kapa Haka group puts on a stunning performance at the Tawa Community Centre as we celebrate Te Reo Māori - a forever language.

Limited capacity seating.

Let's Go LEGO®, 3:30-4:30pm (Te Takapū o Patukawenga | Tawa Library)

Nau mai, haere mai –join us for a fun-filled afternoon of building and creativity! Learn the importance of waka in Māori culture and create your own version of this special transportation craft.

Tinker Time, 10:30-11am (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

Let's embrace the values of mātauranga (knowledge) and auahatanga (creativity) as our tamariki engage with poi, rākau, games, and puzzles. This is an event for older preschoolers. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui – be strong, be brave, be steadfast in learning!

Kapa Haka - Newlands Intermediate, 11am-12pm (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

Join us as Newlands Intermediate's Kapa Haka group puts on a stunning performance at the terraces as we celebrate Te Reo Māori - a forever language.

Limited capacity seating.

Tinker Time, 10:30-11:30am (Te Takapū o Patukawenga | Tawa)

Let's embrace the values of mātauranga (knowledge) and auahatanga (creativity) as our tamariki engage with poi, rākau, games, and puzzles. This is an event for older preschoolers. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui – be strong, be brave, be steadfast in learning!

Sing Waiata in the library! 11am-12pm (Ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown)

To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, join us to sing waiata, practice pronunciation and have fun! 

Whakataukī Calm Colouring, 2-4:30pm (Te Takapū o Patukawenga | Tawa)

Join us for an afternoon of creativity featuring a special focus on whakataukī (Māori words of wisdom). Come and find your calm while celebrating the beauty of Te Reo Māori!

Let's Go LEGO®, 3:30-4:30pm (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

Nau mai, haere mai –join us for a fun-filled afternoon of building and creativity! Learn the importance of waka in Māori culture and create your own version of this special transportation craft.

Kēmu, kai, kōrero, 10:30-11:30am (Waitohi | Johnsonville)

Learn and build te reo Māori skills together by playing games. Wherever you are in your te reo journey, come for a friendly kōrero and kai! FREE, no bookings required!

Tākaro Time, 11am-12pm (Ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown)

Kēmu, kōrero, katakata, kaputī

Come along to play fun te reo games and meet others with a passion for te reo Māori. Expect fun, laughter, and a great chance to flex your language muscles. Nau mai, haere mai, beginners+