Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week 2025
We’re celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori next week at Whangārei District Libraries — and you’re invited to be part of it!
This year’s theme is all about collaboration and community:
Tau rourou, taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
- With your basket and mine, the people will thrive.
Join us at Wānanga Whakatupu Mātauranga, Whangārei Central Library for a week full of vibrant events and cultural connection:
✨ Flax Weaving Workshops
📅 Monday 15 & Thursday 18 Sept | 10am–1pm
🔗 Spaces are limited — register online!
🎶 Kapa Haka Performance by Whangārei Intermediate School
📅 Tuesday 16 Sept | 12pm
🗣️ Kōrero Kōtuitui – Mahuru Māori Celebration
📅 Wednesday 17 Sept
☕ Practise your te reo at Café Reo: 5pm–6pm
🎤 be inspired by guest speakers: 6.30pm–7.30pm (Te Puawānanga upstairs)
🏆 Te Reo Competition – All Week Long!
Enter and be in to win awesome prizes!
Check our website for full event details.
Let’s celebrate the beauty and strength of te reo Māori — together.
Kia kaha te reo Māori! 💬
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.5% Yes
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46.5% No
We want to know: Have you thought about cutting your insurance cover to save costs?
Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”
So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?
Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
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