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He kupu mō mātou
About us
He kupu mō mātou
About us
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Ngā mahi whakarauora
History & revitalisation
Ngā mahi whakarauora
History & revitalisation
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Ngā mahi whakamāori
Translations
Ngā mahi whakamāori
Translations
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Ngā kaupapa nui o te wā
News & events
Ngā kaupapa nui o te wā
News & events
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Te whakamahere reo
Language planning
Te whakamahere reo
Language planning
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Ngā rangahau me ngā pūrongo
Research & reports
Ngā rangahau me ngā pūrongo
Research & reports
What we do
- Coordinate the implementation of the Crown's Māori Language Strategy, Maihi Karauna
- Promote, celebrate and encourage more people to learn and speak te reo Māori through regular campaigns, activities and helpful resources
- Support organisations to develop and evaluate their own language plans
- Carry out and commission research to support te reo revitalisation
- Examine and register translators and interpreters
- Test proficiency levels
- Ensure te reo Māori remains a living language by developing new words so that it is used effectively in a changing world
- Report to the Minister for Māori Development on matters relating to the Māori language.