Tauranga Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Programme
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2026 (14 – 20 September 2026)
We welcome staff and students to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) at our Tauranga campus.
Tauranga Moana Schedule
Rāhina 14 o Hepetema – Rāmere 18 o Hepetema | Monday 14 September – Friday 18 September
| Rā | Day | Wā | Time | Wāhi | Location | Kaupapa | Activity | Kaupapa Kōrero | Synopsis |
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Rāhina 14 o Hepetema Monday 14 September |
12pm | Kīhini Level 1 |
Ra Parāoa Parai Fried Bread |
E te iwi e, rāhiri mai rā ki te kāuta kia tinga ai te ngarara! He parāoa parai kei te haere.
Everyone is invited to gather at the Level 1 Kitchen to partake in the sharing of Fried Bread! |
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Rāhina 14 o Hepetema Monday 14 September |
12pm – 1pm | TCBD.2.09 | Te Ataarangi – Maringirangi Pohatu |
Nau mai whakapiri mai ki tēnei wheako rawe! Ko te reo, ka tipu, ka rea, ka pū. Experience the beauty of learning te reo Māori through the unique Te Ataarangi methodology. Registrations essential. (opens in a new tab) |
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Rātū 15 o Hepetema Tuesday 15 September |
6pm – 9:30pm | TCBD.1.07 Te Manawaroa |
Pō Patapatai Quiz night |
Ko wai ka toa? Ko wai ka hua, ko wai ka tohu. Mō te whakataetae, anei he pō patapatai te haere ake ai! Ko te wiki o te reo Māori te aronga matua. Nā reira, kia mau, kia kaha, kia rite mai koutou! Who will be crowned this year’s quiz champions? Gather up your team and register for this year’s Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori quiz night! Registrations essential. (opens in a new tab) |
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Rāapa o 16 Hepetema Wednesday 16 September |
1pm – 3pm | TCBD.3.02 |
Tāngia ōu kākahu me āu pēke! Upcycle your clothing or bags! |
Homai ō kākahu tāngari, ā, whakanikonikotia te tāera! Bring in your denim jacket or other clothes and give them a Māori makeover with our paints and Māori stencils! Tote bags available on the day. Registrations essential. (opens in a new tab) |
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Rāapa o 16 Hepetema Wednesday 16 September |
5.30pm – 7pm | TCBD.2.03 Lecture Theatre |
Public Event Haka Symposium |
Join our local kaihaka (haka performers) for an inspiring 90-minute kōrero as they share their experiences, challenges, and successes in Te Ao Haka. Through kōrero and connection, we'll explore the role haka plays in revitalising and sustaining te reo Māori. Registrations essential (opens in a new tab). |
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Rāpare 17 o Hepetema Thursday 17 September |
All Day | Tauranga Campus | Rā Kīngitanga – Kīngitanga Day |
Make sure you check out the programme and register! |
Rāhina 14 o Hepetema – Rāmere 18 o Hepetema | Monday 14 September – Friday 18 September
Kupu o te rā Competition: Check the Tauranga e-screens or Te Toka a Tirikawa socials (@Te.Toka) for your daily kupu (word) challenge.
Email through your answers to be in to win a prize: Te.Toka@waikato.ac.nz
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