Ake Ake Ake - A FOREVER LANGUAGE
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Māori language, an official language of this country.
The theme for Te Wiki 2024 is ‘Ake ake ake – A Forever Language’. It represents the resilience, adaptability and endurance of our language. It also reflects the commitment New Zealanders have to embracing and learning te reo Māori long into the future.
Under enduring pressure te reo Māori has shown it will adapt and survive. It grows with our people, our culture and our environment.
Join us this Māori Language Week to uplift te reo Māori now and into the future!
Sign up below to commit to showing your support this Māori Language Week and join the movement to support our forever language.
Kia māhorahora te reo – let’s make it seen, let’s make it heard.
Join the Hikoi - 9:30am TSB Arena, Wellington.
Ake Ake Ake
In World War II, the 28th Māori Battalion marched into Europe singing “Ake! Ake! Kia Kaha e!”. Today the phrase ends karakia and speeches with unity and solidarity.
‘Ake ake ake’ symbolises hope and resilience.
The ake ake tree is also known for its resilience. It produces some of the strongest of all native woods and grows in some of the harshest climates. The name ake ake reminds us the tree is durable. Just like te reo Māori.
We can think of te reo Māori as a seedling with potential. Raised with others, given care and effort, it can grow and give shelter for future generations. Every action helps to make te reo Māori a living language across Aotearoa. Join the movement!
