Whangārei and Christchurch schools and residents march for Māori Language Week

Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 16 Sep 2025, 5:49pm

Hundreds of students from seven Whangārei schools marched through the Town Basin to honour Dame Whina Cooper. Meanwhile, supporters including a 90-year-old retiree marched through Christchurch streets to celebrate Te Wiki o te reo Māori.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 16 Sep 2025, 5:30pm

   Māori Language Week 2025: Whangārei schools honour Dame Whina Cooper legacy with hīkoi for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (opens in new tab)

2. The PressTue 16 Sep 2025, 5:49pm

   Generations unite at Christchurch march to support te reo Māori (opens in new tab)