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50 Years of Te Reo Maori: Celebrations and Challenges Ahead

9/18/2025

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Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting milestones in Maori language revitalization since the 1972 petition for school inclusion.
Maori Language Commissioner Rawinia Higgins stresses the need for a supportive environment to combat "language anxiety."
Nationwide events feature educational activities, performances, and the Putahi Mahara digital time capsule project for future generations.
Concerns grow over government policies seen as threats to te reo Maori, prompting calls for community engagement.
The theme "Ake Ake Ake" reflects the commitment to integrating te reo Maori into New Zealand's identity.

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Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori celebrates its 50th anniversary, highlighting milestones in Maori language revitalization since the 1972 petition for school inclusion.
Maori Language Commissioner Rawinia Higgins stresses the need for a supportive environment to combat "language anxiety."
Nationwide events feature educational activities, performances, and the Putahi Mahara digital time capsule project for future generations.
Concerns grow over government policies seen as threats to te reo Maori, prompting calls for community engagement.
The theme "Ake Ake Ake" reflects the commitment to integrating te reo Maori into New Zealand's identity.