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Rātapu Whakaaro (Sunday Reflection)Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu | Although it is small, it’s preciousWhat will you continue...
19/09/2026

Rātapu Whakaaro (Sunday Reflection)

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu | Although it is small, it’s precious

What will you continue beyond Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori?

The week may be ending, but our journey continues. Every word learned, every greeting shared, and every conversation started helps strengthen the future of te reo Māori.

Hātarei Whakanuia (Saturday Celebration)Te Reo Māori me te hapori | Te Reo Māori and communityIt's the weekend, a great ...
18/09/2026

Hātarei Whakanuia (Saturday Celebration)

Te Reo Māori me te hapori | Te Reo Māori and community

It's the weekend, a great time to celebrate the many ways te reo Māori lives in our communities. From local signs, to food offerings, take time to notice and celebrate the presence of te reo Māori in our communities.

Paraire Puoro (Friday Music)Te Waiata me te Puoro | Song and MusicMusic brings people together. Today we’re celebrating ...
17/09/2026

Paraire Puoro (Friday Music)

Te Waiata me te Puoro | Song and Music

Music brings people together. Today we’re celebrating Te Wiki o te Reo Māori through waiata and shared learning.

Visit our friends at and check out the video on translating songs to te reo māori.

Tāite Whakaaro (Thursday Thought) Te Reo me ngā rangatahi | Te Reo and young peopleEvery time a young person hears, lear...
16/09/2026

Tāite Whakaaro (Thursday Thought)

Te Reo me ngā rangatahi | Te Reo and young people

Every time a young person hears, learns, or uses te reo Māori the language grows stronger. We’re proud to provide, and support, environments where rangatahi can connect with culture and language.

Wenerei Kōrero (Wednesday Conversation) Te Reo Māori te Mahi | Te Reo Māori at workSome of us regularly use or see Māori...
15/09/2026

Wenerei Kōrero (Wednesday Conversation)

Te Reo Māori te Mahi | Te Reo Māori at work

Some of us regularly use or see Māori words in our everyday work. By learning the meaning and pronunciation of the kupu around us, we deepen our understanding of te reo Māori and strengthen our connection to the language.

What have you seen, and do you know what they mean and how to pronounce them? Are there any we can help with?

Tūrei Pātai (Tuesday Question) Ko wai koe? | Who are youAt Youthtown we celebrate identity, belonging, and connection. E...
14/09/2026

Tūrei Pātai (Tuesday Question)
Ko wai koe? | Who are you

At Youthtown we celebrate identity, belonging, and connection. Every journey starts with knowing who we are, and where we come from.

Share one place that has helped shape you e.g. hometown, favourite beach, mountain, river. Is there a te Reo Māori kupu for that place? Do you know your pepeha?

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu | Although it is small, it’s preciousBuilding Te Reo towns starts with us. We invite you to in...
14/09/2026

Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu | Although it is small, it’s precious

Building Te Reo towns starts with us. We invite you to introduce simple te Reo Māori greetings and phrases into your everyday. Every word spoken helps keep te Reo Māori visible, heard, and valued.

What Te Reo do you use throughout your day?

✨Mānawatia a Matariki✨A special time of year for all of us at Youthtown and we cherish celebrating with our young people...
09/07/2026

✨Mānawatia a Matariki✨
A special time of year for all of us at Youthtown and we cherish celebrating with our young people, especially with some delicious kai and kite making. Here are some words our young people and team think of when it comes to Matariki: Māori, Family, Celebration, Sharing, Food, Stars, Community, Wānanga, Remembering, Kai.

What's your one word?
Enjoy connecting and celebrating with loved ones.



✨ Announcement ✨We are thrilled to continue our partnership for a fifth year with Play It Strange by supporting five you...
10/03/2026

✨ Announcement ✨

We are thrilled to continue our partnership for a fifth year with Play It Strange by supporting five young songwriters through a Recording Scholarship!

These talented finalists from the 2026 Play It Strange National Year 9–11 School Songwriting Competition will have the unique opportunity to have their original songs professionally recorded and mastered - a powerful step in their creative journey.

Together, we're creating a platform where young voices are heard, and the next generation of musical talent is celebrated!

Hear all about the 2025 scholarship recipients here and listen to their winning songs 👉https://www.youthtown.org.nz/newsarticle/163505?newsfeedId=1552362

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