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Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is a special week where people celebrate and learn about the Māori language. It is a time when people from all over New Zealand (Aotearoa) come together to speak, sing, and learn Māori words and phrases.

This week is celebrated every year during the month of September. It is a very important week for New Zealand because the Māori language is one of the country's official languages, along with English and Sign Language.

During Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, people try their best to learn as much Māori as possible. They may learn new words, phrases, and even songs. Some people may attend special events or workshops to help them learn.

This week is important because it helps to keep the Māori language alive. Many people in New Zealand speak English as their first language, so it's important to make sure that the Māori language is still spoken and celebrated. Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is all about celebrating the Māori language and helping people to learn and speak it.