Te Wiki o te Reo Maori Language Week

It’s 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.

Events

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori Flag Raising Ceremony

📅 11 September, 8-8.30am
🗺️ War Memorial, Te Rauparaha Park
➡️ Free | No booking required

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Waiata

📅 11-17 September, 12-12.30pm
🗺️ Cobham Court, Outside Stage
➡️ Free | No booking required

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Te Reo Māori Story World

📅 13 September, 10.30am
🗺️ City Centre Library
➡️ Free | No booking required

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Te Reo Māori Baby Band

📅 14 September, 10.30am
🗺️ City Centre Library
➡️ Free | No booking required

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Te Pō ki Pātaka | Late night at Pātaka

📅 14 September, 5-7pm
🗺️ Pataka Art Museum
➡️ Free | No booking required

Join Pātaka director Ana Sciascia for a gallery tour of Naadohbii: To Draw Water along with refreshments, waiata and spot prizes. Hurō! No booking required.

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Film Screening: The Lion King Reo Māori and free popcorn!

📅 17 September, 2pm
🗺️ Pataka Art Museum
➡️ Free | No booking required | PG Rating