Ngā Tohu Reo Māori is an annual flagship celebration. It honours the achievements of people who are making a notable contribution to the normalisation and revitalisation of te reo Māori.

The kaupapa is about uplifting the status of te reo Māori and acknowledging those who are bringing the vision to life, in community, the private sector, academia and throughout the country – kia mauriora te reo. 

This year’s Ngā Tohu Reo Māori will take place on the evening of 7 November 2025 in Wellington.

Nominations Are Open Now!

Te Taura Whiri is accepting nominations from 5 May until 29 June 11.59pm.  

The work you are nominating must have been completed, or mainly taken place, between 1 May 2024 and 1 May 2025

For all categories you can nominate either a person, group, kaupapa or an organisation.

All nominations must be made via Award Force, the software we use to manage nominations and judging. 

Make a nomination