Te Āti Awa, Taranaki Whānui, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Wellington City Council present

Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori o Te Whanganui-a-Tara

I tū te hui tuatahi o Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori o Te Whanganui-a-Tara i te tau 2022, hei kaupapa whakanui, whakamana anō i te tukunga o Te Pētihana Reo Māori ki Te Whare Pāremata, e rima tekau tau ki muri. I tutuki pai te kaupapa, ā, e pīrangitia ana e te hapori kia tū tonu te kaupapa nei, ko tā Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori i te tau 2024 he rui purapura, ā tōna wā ka tino puāwai ai, ā ka tū ētehi whakaaturanga ā huri noa i te taone nei, hei kaupapa whakanui i Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. Ko te manako ia, ka tipu te hui nei hei ngā tau kei te aroaro, ka tū ā tōna wā hei kaupapa āki i whakarauoratanga o te reo Māori ki Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

The inaugural Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori took place in 2022 as part of the commemorations of Te Petihana – the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the Māori language petition to Parliament. Following the success of 2022 and 2023 Festivals, the 2024 Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori will feature a small collection of arts events from across the City to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori. The hope is that Te Hui Ahurei will grow in the years to come and will play a role in the revitalisation and celebration of Te Reo Māori in Te Whanganui-a-Tara.

Toro mai anō ā te 12 - 29 o Hepetema. Join us 12 - 29 September.

Her Worship Tory Whanau –

“As the first Māori Mayor of Pōneke, I’m proud that we are embracing and prioritising te reo Māori here in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. It’s important we continue to uplift, support and celebrate te reo Māori, and that we work alongside our Tākai Here partners and hapori Māori to showcase the reo of Te Whanganui-a-Tara for all Wellingtonians to see, hear and experience in a fun and inclusive environment.”

Kura Moeahu, Chair of Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa –

"As we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Ake Ake Ake, it is the time to honor te reo champions of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, current and next generation. I wish to particularly pay tribute to those who have paved the way, such as Henare Kingi, Piripi Walker, Huirangi Waikerepuru, and many others whose dedication and passion have left a lasting legacy.”

Te Whatanui Winiata , Chair of Taranaki Whānui –

“Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori is a time to celebrate the resilience and strength of our reo champions in Te Upoko o te Ika. Our reo champions continue to inspire the next generation of speakers to ensure to reo Māori is a living and breathing part of who we are as Māori.”

Callum Kātene, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Board Chair –

“In only a few short years, Te Hui Ahurei Reo Māori has become a cornerstone of our collective efforts to revitalise our shared culture and heritage in an inclusive fashion. We are excited to stand beside our Tākai Here partners, Te Āti Awa Taranaki Whānui and Wellington City Council to champion this exciting event.”