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.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
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