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Te reo Māori Week celebrated across Aotearoa with record participation

Communities, schools and workplaces marked Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with the highest level of engagement on record, reflecting the steady revitalisation of the language.

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) sees nationwide events celebrating te reo Māori. In recent years participation has reached record levels, with broadcasters, government agencies, schools and businesses all incorporating te reo into their daily activity. The week is coordinated by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (the Māori Language Commission).
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Fact-check notes: Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is a long-running, well-documented annual event coordinated by Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori.
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