Language
Free children's book released for Fijian Language Week in NZ
It is Fijian language week here in Aotearoa New Zealand and I am speaking to Fijian author Paulini Turagabeci about her children's books series. Audio
Humour, passion evident as students showcase te reo
The effects of Covid-19, changes in technology and the place of te reo Māori featured heavily in this year's national Ngā Manu Kōrero speech competition.
Tuvalu language week celebrated
It's Tuvalu language week - Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu!
There are nearly 5000 Tuvaluans living in Aotearoa.
Te Gana Tuvalu speaker and RNZ newsreader Malama T-Pole spoke to Māni Dunlop. Audio
'Slap in the face': The problem with Chinese Language Week
The heavy focus on Mandarin over Chinese Language Week is disappointing to many Chinese Kiwis. Audio
What is developmental language disorder?
Kathryn discusses developmental language disorder with speech and language therapist Christian Wright. He says in every primary school classroom there will be around two children affected by the… Audio
Artist Tāme Iti gets his paintbrush out to correct his name on someone else's painting
Artist Tāme Iti has taken it upon himself to correct his name used in an art piece on display at a Wellington hotel.
The painting depicts Mr Iti holding a gun and a skull in front of an Australian… Audio
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Fifty years ago supporters a petition to parliament, led to te reo Māori becoming an official language of Aotearoa.
We look at the history of why te reo use fell --- and how it has once again been… Audio
The anatomy of a pepeha
What makes a pepeha? As The Detail finds out, it's a deeply personal part of tikanga Māori. Audio
Te reo Māori 'not going anywhere', says language teacher
It's Māori Language Week, which means you've no doubt seen a plethora of social media posts celebrating te reo, and you may also have seen an increase in racist rhetoric in the comments section.
Tokenism and te reo Māori: why some things just shouldn’t be translated
Analysis - As te reo Māori continues to expand, a conversation must be had around how the language should be used in a way that is culturally, spiritually and contextually appropriate, Carl Mika write…
TVNZ children's show broadcasting entirely in te Reo
To acknowlege Te Wiki o te Reo Maori, Maori Langage Week, this week Brain Busters is being presented entirely in te Reo. Series producer Reuben Davidson talks to Jesse. Audio
With or without you, we will sail in both worlds: 50 years on from Māori Language petition
It has been a day of celebration and reflection for those who delivered the Māori Language petition exactly 50 years ago.
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Sam Johnsons (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Verity Johnson and Sam Johnson talk about encouraging more parents to do the school run by bike. They also speak to the PPTA about the Government's… Audio
50th anniversary celebration of Māori language petition
Māni Dunlop presents live from parliament's forecourt in a special edition of Midday Report commemorating 50 years since the Māori language petition was delivered to Parliament.
That petition -… Audio
Blessing opens te reo Māori exhibition at National Library
Midday Report's Māni Dunlop has been at the blessing for the opening of the "Tōku reo, tōku ohooho" exhibition at the National Library - Te Puna Mātauranga.
It's part of te wiki o te reo Māori a… Audio
Dawn ceremony held for language exhibition opening
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, a weeklong celebration of the language's revival, and revitalisation, a journey largely sparked by the 33,000 signature strong petition delivered to Parliament today 50… Audio
Remembering the Māori Language Petition and the revival of te reo Māori
This week marks 50 years since the Māori Language Petition was presented to Parliament. Jamie Tahana spoke to those who fought for change, and examines the moments leading to the movement, and what…
Call for NZers to reflect on past to mark te wiki o te reo Māori
Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori is calling for New Zealanders to share their stories of how they have battled for te reo Māori.
Playing Favourites with Sir Tīmoti Kāretu
Described as "the OG of kapa haka competition", Sir Tīmoti Kāretu was the country's first Maori Language Commissioner, a petition signatory, and the mentor for Waiata Anthems project. For him waiata… Video, Audio
Meng Foon: speaking out against racism
Since his appointment as Race Relations Commissioner three years ago, Meng Foon has proven himself unafraid to speak out. The former Gisborne mayor talks to Kim Hill about New Zealand's journey… Video, Audio
