Hundreds take part in Wellington hīkoi, celebrating Te Reo Māori

September 10, 2018
Maori language week

Hundreds of people turned up to the grounds of Parliament today for the Māori Language Parade - Hīkoi Whakanui i te Reo Māori, kicking off Te Wiki o te Reo Māori [Māori Language Week]. 

The hikoi was organised by the Māori Language Commission, with events also held in Auckland, Gisborne and Rotorua, and aims to celebrate te reo. 

Maori language week

The theme for the 2018 Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is Kia Kaha te Reo Māori. 

Maori language week

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