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.
The theme for 2024 is ‘Ake ake ake – A forever language’. It represents the resilience, adaptability and endurance of the language and reflects the commitment New Zealanders have to embracing and learning te reo Māori into the future.
Opening hours: 10am-5pm, 7 days a week
Address: Cnr Parumoana & Norrie Streets, Porirua
Pātaka Art + Museum is proud to host Whiti Te Rā! – the Story of Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Opening hours: 10am – 5pm
Address: Pātaka Art + Museum
In collaboration with Porirua City Nursery, Akeake seedlings and shrubs will be available for purchase from Pātaka and Porirua City Nursery throughout Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Time: 8–9am
Address: Peace memorial, Te Rauparaha Park, Porirua
Event is weather-dependent, moved to the performing arts space at Pātaka if raining. Followed by morning tea and refreshments at Pātaka after the ceremony.
Time: 10.30am
Address: City Centre Library, Porirua
Story World happens every Wednesday during term time at the City Centre Library.
Time: 10am-2pm
Address: Cobham Court, Porirua
Enjoy live music while you explore all the stalls the market has to offer, including arts, crafts, and tasty kai. Find out more on Facebook.
Time: 10.30am
Address: City Centre Library, Porirua
For a tuneful, sociable time, get with the band! Lift your voice and boogie with your babies.
Time: 10am– 2pm
Address: Pātaka Art + Museum
Join the Mauri Oho Raranga weavers group to weave your own putiputi.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Address: Pātaka Art + Museum
Local students from Whitireia will perform a small konohete featuring waiata Māori.
