Eligibility

Waha Kōrero 2024 is open to everyone who meets the following criteria;  

• Aged 18 years and over at the time of registering your application
• Based in New Zealand OR if not living in New Zealand, you will cover the cost of flights if selected for the final in Te Whanganui-a-Tara
• Has a high level of reo Māori proficiency as described in the fluency criteria.  
• Available to compete in the online preliminary round (12th-23rd August 2024) and in person at the national final in Te Whanganui-a-Tara on the  21st September 2024. 
• Please note: The final 12 entrants who make it to the final round must consent to undergo police vetting in order to participate.