Pāpāmoa Primary celebrated Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori’s 50th anniversary with art, performances, and a festival promoting Māori language revival.

Pāpāmoa Primary School in New Zealand marked the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with a large chalk artwork of the festival’s logo created by artist Kenrick Smith, using sustainable materials. The school’s bilingual Te Reo Rua program led cultural performances and events, including a haka, waiata, and vocabulary challenges, promoting Māori language and culture. Meanwhile, the Toitū Te Reo Māori festival in Hastings, launched with the Māori Queen’s support, features discussions on language revitalization, AI, trauma, accessibility, and youth engagement, aiming to inspire renewal and innovation in preserving the Māori language.