Te reo Māori is a language rich in wit, allegory and human experience spanning centuries. Once, the language soared up the mountains and across the waterways of this landscape, as loud as a cacophony of bird song at dusk.   

After deliberate and sustained effort, te reo Māori is now a symbol of pride, a vehicle to unify all people of Aotearoa New Zealand and a taonga that places us uniquely on the world stage. 

In 2024 Te Taura Whiri has brought a new kaupapa to Te Wiki o te Reo Māori - Waha Kōrero.

The final for Waha Kōrero will be held on Saturday the 21st of September 2024 in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. 

Dive into a night of vibrant reo Māori excellence as our twelve esteemed finalists from across Aotearoa showcase humour, intellect and eloquence through impromptu speech-making!