It’s coming up to Māori Language Week and Porirua is celebrating te reo Māori with a vibrant programme of events that share the rich culture of our Māori heritage.
Find out more here about our partnership with Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Māori culture in Porirua.
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.
This September we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). Born of activism, the week grew from a single ‘Māori Language Day’ set up in 1972. The seeds of a full week dedicated to te reo Māori were planted in 1974. By 1975 Te Wiki had found its footing and was off! Its growth and gains are what we celebrate 50 years on.
Time: 11am–4pm, Sunday 14 September
Address: Kai Tahi, 20 Parumoana Street, Porirua
Over 40 stalls, live entertainment, paint by numbers activity, and amazing food in the food court.
Time: All day, Sunday 14 September
Address: Pātaka Art + Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana streets, Porirua
Visit Pātaka reception to make your very own badge, celebrating Te Reo Māori
Time: 9–10am, Monday 15 September
Address: Pātaka performing arts studio, Porirua
Time: 10.30am–11am, Monday 15 September
Address: Porirua harbourside
Time: 9.30–10.30am, Wednesday 17 September
Address: Te Rauparaha Arena
Time: 1–6pm, Wednesday 17 September
Address: Pātaka Art + Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana streets, Porirua
'Tangihanga' presented by Wahanui Productions: A One-Woman Journey through Grief, Laughter and Whānau. Concession: $10, Adult: $15. Suitable for 11yrs+
Time: 10.30–11am, Wednesday 17 September
Address: City Centre Library
Time: 11am–12pm, Saturday 20 September
Address: Pātaka Art + Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana streets, Porirua
Time: All week
Address: Pātaka Art + Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana streets, Porirua
Have fun learning Te Reo Māori while playing classic games including Go Fish and dominoes. Give the super popular Tākaro! memory game a try too!
Time: All week
Address: Pātaka Art + Museum, Corner Norrie & Parumoana streets, Porirua
Vivita Toa is a creative tech hub with a bold mission – to empower all rangatahi. Set in the heart of Porirua City, and developed in partnership with Ngāti Toa.
Time: All week
Address: City Centre Library
