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

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

 

Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2026

This year’s Ngā Tohu Reo Māori event will take place on the evening of 29 October 2026 in Wellington.

 

Entries are now closed for Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2026

The nomination period for this year's toa reo Māori has closed. The winners have been selected and will be announced at the award ceremony. Please come back next year and nominate the reo Māori champions in your life.