Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Tariana Turia, Governor-General Patsy Reddy and Nanaia Mahuta celebrating Māori Language Week 2019
Observed byNew Zealand
ObservancesMāori language practice and public outreach
DateWeek of 14 September
2026 date14–20 September 2026
2027 date13–19 September 2027
Duration1 week
FrequencyAnnual
First time1975 (1975)

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, or Māori Language Week, is a government-sponsored initiative to encourage the use of the Māori language in New Zealand. The week is set to occur every September, for the entire week that includes the 14th. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is part of a broader movement to revive the Māori language.

Preceded by Māori Language Day from 1972 to 1974, it has been celebrated since 1975 and is currently spearheaded by Te Puni Kōkiri (the Ministry of Māori Development) and the Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission), with many organisations including schools, libraries, and government departments participating.