Te Reo Māori
Tēnā koe! Haere mai! The Library has a great collection of language learning resources, dictionaries, picture books, and picture dictionaries to help you on your learning journey.
Databases:
We have a range of useful databases, which can be accessed on our Digital Content page. The New Zealand History database has a wide range of Māori language information, including resources on Māori Language Week.
New Zealand History Nga korero a ipurangi o Aotearoa
The New Zealand History website covers a wide range of topics including culture and society, politics and government, New Zealand at war, hands-on history, and resources for the classroom. You can search by topics, events, people, and places, for everything you need to know about New Zealand history. This includes a topic on Māori Language Week with the History of the Māori language, 100 Māori words every New Zealander should know, and much more.
Other Useful Resources:
- Arohatia te Reo - a booklet for beginners and learners of the Māori language.
- He Muka - the quarterly newsletter of the Māori Language Commission.
- Kotahi Mano Kāika - Māori language resources and support for families who wish to use te reo Māori more often in their daily lives.
- Māori Language Information: - This site provides authoritative information on the Māori language (te reo Māori) of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
- Speak Māori - YouTube channel.
- Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori - The Māori Language Commission promotes the use of Māori as a living language and as an ordinary means of communication.
- Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - a Government funded programme established in 2001 to support projects, programmes and activities that contribute to local level Māori language regeneration.
- Wikipedia Te Mātāpunenga Wātea - Wikipedia in te reo Māori.
Gale Science In Context
Visit the Napier i-SITE to find out more about what is happening in Hawkes Bay, from events, activities and accommodation.
Situated in the centre of Napier, in the middle of Onekawa Park, the Napier Aquatic Centre is a safe and affordable aquatic facility for everyone.
Located in the Art Deco city of Napier. We have worked closely with our builders to promote and develop high quality housing within an open-aspect environment.
The Faraday Centre in Napier, is Hawke's Bay's Museum of Technology. It's a place of discovery where history comes alive through hands on experience.
We offer an all purpose built venue that uniquely combines spectacular outlooks with functional layout.
Comprising a Museum, Theatre and Gallery - MTG is home to a significant collection of objects that form the foundation of distinctive exhibitions, a world-class research facility and the MTG Theatre.
For Napier City residents and citizens to have easy access to see what council are currently working on, completed, what they do, facilities, and council information.
Come to Par2 MiniGolf and meet Seamore the Seagull at our sea-side minigolf courses. Challenge your friends and family for a round.
We are Hawkes Bay's premier holiday accommodation park providing an array of facilities to keep the entire family entertained.
Nowhere else in New Zealand will you discover a wider range of marine animals and native species in a single facility than at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.
Unique Art Deco heritage has been preserved with the skilful addition of modern theatre facilities making it the best provincial performing arts centre in the nation.
Located on Marine Parade, Napier, is the Bay Skate Park - home to skateboarding, BMX, roller derby, inline hockey and scootering.