Join us in celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori from 14 to 21 September 2024!
Libraries play a crucial role in supporting the revitalisation of te reo Māori, offering a space to explore, and celebrate the richness of Māori culture and language.
Enjoy Storytots in te reo Māori for tamariki, filled with pūrākau (stories) and waiata (songs).
We have a wide range of books to help you on your te reo Māori journey - from learning te reo Māori to books translated into te reo Māori. Speak to our friendly librarians for assistance.
Pehia te hāona hei tautoko | Give us a friendly toot
Purehurehu and Mangaroa are making their way each way around Upper Hutt and would love to drop off te reo Māori books to our schools and rest-homes. Email our Outreach librarians for those requests.
Libby App: Access eBooks and audiobooks, many of which include Māori language materials.
LOTE4Kids: A database of children's books in various languages, including te reo Māori, allowing tamariki to listen and read along.
Bridget Williams Books: This platform provides eBooks on New Zealand history and culture, including content related to Māori heritage and language.
PressReader: While primarily for newspapers, it also includes content relevant to Māori perspectives.
Te reo Māori: Official website for resources and toolkit like using te reo in different context.
Te Aka Māori Dictionary: Online dictionary
Caption: Te Awa Kairangi at sunset