Thousands march in Wellington to mark 50 years of Māori Language Week

Monday 15 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 15 Sep 2025, 8:16pm

Thousands of people participated in a hīkoi along Wellington's waterfront on Monday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. The parade included students, teachers, and whānau marking the milestone anniversary of the language week.

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1. RNZMon 15 Sep 2025, 6:26am

   Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrates 50 years (opens in new tab)

   • Wellington hīkoi draws thousands to mark half a century of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (opens in new tab) Mon 15 Sep 2025, 8:16pm
2. The PostMon 15 Sep 2025, 11:15am

   Wellington hīkoi to celebrate 50th anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 15 Sep 2025, 12:18pm

   Then & Now: Māori Language Week 50 years on – and beyond (opens in new tab)

   • Thousands march to celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori in Wellington (opens in new tab) Mon 15 Sep 2025, 7:34pm