Language
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Sam Johnsons (Part Two)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Verity Johnson and Sam Johnson talk about encouraging more parents to do the school run by bike. They also speak to the PPTA about the Government's… Audio
50th anniversary celebration of Māori language petition
Māni Dunlop presents live from parliament's forecourt in a special edition of Midday Report commemorating 50 years since the Māori language petition was delivered to Parliament.
That petition -… Audio
Blessing opens te reo Māori exhibition at National Library
Midday Report's Māni Dunlop has been at the blessing for the opening of the "Tōku reo, tōku ohooho" exhibition at the National Library - Te Puna Mātauranga.
It's part of te wiki o te reo Māori a… Audio
Dawn ceremony held for language exhibition opening
It's te wiki o te reo Māori, a weeklong celebration of the language's revival, and revitalisation, a journey largely sparked by the 33,000 signature strong petition delivered to Parliament today 50… Audio
Remembering the Māori Language Petition and the revival of te reo Māori
This week marks 50 years since the Māori Language Petition was presented to Parliament. Jamie Tahana spoke to those who fought for change, and examines the moments leading to the movement, and what…
Call for NZers to reflect on past to mark te wiki o te reo Māori
Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori is calling for New Zealanders to share their stories of how they have battled for te reo Māori.
Playing Favourites with Sir Tīmoti Kāretu
Described as "the OG of kapa haka competition", Sir Tīmoti Kāretu was the country's first Maori Language Commissioner, a petition signatory, and the mentor for Waiata Anthems project. For him waiata… Video, Audio
Meng Foon: speaking out against racism
Since his appointment as Race Relations Commissioner three years ago, Meng Foon has proven himself unafraid to speak out. The former Gisborne mayor talks to Kim Hill about New Zealand's journey… Video, Audio
Mt Maunganui te reo Māori signs vandalised
Community leaders in Mt Maunganui are dismayed at the apparent racist vandalism of signs on the iconic mountain, Mauao.
Aotearoa New Zealand
What’s in a name? We look at where our country’s names come from. Audio
Winners of the annual poetry slam competition
Poet and author Tracey Slaughter's been buried under a pile of poems over the past hour - sifting through to find a winner for this year's National slam poetry competition to celebrate National Poetry… Audio
Reading into Margaret Mahy's writings
Yuanyuan Liang's fascination with young adult literature took her down a very niche path of study - following one very celebrated Kiwi writers fantastical stories. She speaks to Kadambari Raghukumar… Audio
Northland marae hope to increase numbers who can use te reo Māori sign language
Twenty marae across Northland want to grow the number of whānau who can speak te reo Māori ... in sign language.
Polytech all revved up for te reo Maori
A Canterbury polytech is about to launch what it's calling a first-of-its-kind trades course in te reo Maori. The project was triggered by a former kura kaupapa student who raised concerns about… Audio
Unpacking The Mysteries of English Grammar
Two linguists delve into the mysteries of English grammar with their new book on more than just misplaced apostrophes - asking fundamental questions like what is good grammar or correct form anyway… Audio
Pronunciation – how to say names right!
Place names and their meanings are an important part of identity - so how do we pronounce them properly? Audio
Cook Islands language week coming to a close
Cook Islands Language week is coming to a close. Dr Ake Nicholas of Nga Pu Toru and Ma'uke is a linguist at Massey University that specialises in te reo Maori of Aotearoa and Kuki 'Airani. She speaks… Audio
Te reo Māori still at risk despite high demand for courses
On the 35th anniversary of te reo Māori becoming an official language, the Māori Language Commission is warning more work is needed to ensure its survival.
Wanted: Boston-based te reo teacher
A Kiwi Harvard student currently studying in Boston is looking for a te reo teacher. Audio
Celebrating culture, history this Kiribati Language Week
Kiribati's exit from the Pacific Island Forum has drawn the attention of global leaders, but Aotearoa's small i-Kiribati community is helping the next generation stay connected to their identity.
