State of te reo Māori Report
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of te reo Māori in Aotearoa over the past two decades. Trends and insights are explored in four key language themes: status, acquisition, proficiency, and use. Drawing on a wide range of datasets, the report presents progress made, identifies areas of concern, and outlines opportunities for future research to support the ongoing revitalisation of te reo Māori.
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori Board Chair, Rawinia Higgins launched the first State of te reo Māori report in September 2025. The presentation highlighted that while support for te reo Māori continues to grow, actual usage remains low - threatening the pipeline of future speakers. The need for more reo-speaking teachers to support learners was noted, as well as enduring policy to support a multi-generational strategy for language revitalisation.
With Aotearoa New Zealand's reo journey recognised overseas as a blueprint for revitalising indigenous language, and with AI technology developing rapidly as a tool for language learning, it is important that we continue to demonstrate why we are an example of excellence, while learning from the gaps to strengthen our approach.
The reo Māori version of this report will be added when it is available.
