Hamilton Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Programme
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2025
Join us at the University of Waikato to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Te Wiki takes place from 14 – 20 September 2025.
Note: Our schedule is still being updated, so check back daily to see new kaupapa and changes.
Hamilton Schedule
Rāhina 15 o Hepetema – Rāmere 19 o Hepetema | Monday 15 September – Friday 19 September
Note: Our schedule is still being updated, so check back daily to see new kaupapa and any changes.
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Rāhina 15 o Hepetema Monday 15 September |
9am - 10am |
Te Āhurutanga Stage |
Karakia & Waiata - Tōku Reo Tōku Ohoho |
Naumai haere mai. Join our Te Tohu Paetahi class for karakia and waiata to start the day. |
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10am - 11am 11am - 12pm |
The Pā |
Pā Tours |
Hoake tātou! Haere mai rā kia whakarongo ki ngā kōrero o Te Pā mā te tāpoi haere.Experience the harmonious fusion of traditional narratives and contemporary architecture on a guided cultural tour of The Pā. |
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Rātū 16 o Hepetema Tuesday 16 September |
9am - 10am |
Te Āhurutanga Stage |
Karakia & Waiata - Tōku Reo Tōku Ohoho |
Naumai haere mai. Join our Te Tohu Paetahi class for karakia and waiata to start the day. |
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11:30am - 1:30pm |
Te Kōpūroa |
Games hour |
Join us in Te Kopuroa for Kapu Tī and Kēmu! |
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Rāapa o 17 Hepetema Wednesday 17 September |
1pm |
Marae Ātea |
Waiata Wenerei - Te Waiora Hāora Ahurea |
Come along and participate in waiata - everyone is welcome! |
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1pm |
Outside Te Pā |
Mussel Fritters | Order in Te Reo Māori and get 50% off! |
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Rāpare 18 o Hepetema Thursday 18 September |
12pm - 2pm |
Te Āhurutanga Stage |
Movie: Lion King |
Watch the lion king in Te Reo! |
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Rāmere 19 o Hepetema Friday 19 September |
12pm-2pm |
Te Āhurutanga stage screen |
Parāoa Parai: Fried Bread Friday |
Everyone is invited to gather to partake in the sharing of fried bread - use your te reo Māori to access some fried bread for lunch! |
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12pm - 1:30pm |
Matariki Courtyard |
Kaitahi & kēmu |
Te Raupapa Whītiki are having a kaitahi, kemu & waiata Māori in the Matariki Courtyard to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. Its open to everyone, just a space to connect, chill and celebrate te reo Māori. |
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2pm - 3pm |
Te Ahurutanga |
Zentarge |
Join us in Te Ahurutanga to listen to ngā korotūī - Zentarge! |
Rāhina 15 o Hepetema – Rāmere 19 o Hepetema | Monday 15 September – Friday 19 September
Kupu o Te Rā Competition, Scavenger Hunt and Colouring in Competition: Check the Māori ki Waikato socials (@maori_ki_waikato) for your daily challenges for your chance to win rawe prizes!
Whakaaturanga Reo Māori | Māori Language Display
Celebrate te reo Māori all week in Te Ihi o te Manawataki! Our display highlights key moments in the journey of te reo Māori, alongside taonga from the University’s library collection. While you’re here, enjoy interactive kemu (games) including Ketu Kupu – a te reo twist on Scrabble – and Up the Maunga, Down the Awa – our version of Snakes and Ladders. A fun and meaningful way to connect with the history, resilience, and vibrancy of te reo Māori today.