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Hokotehi Moriori Trust is the mandated tribal organisation for Moriori people wherever they may live. Hokomenetai, me rongo

12/10/2026

Tehi Rā! (Day 1)
o ta wiki o ta rē Moriori
Today we kōrero with Hayden Preece, Chair of the Hokotehi Moriori Trust.
Hayden is passionate about the revival of ta rē Moriori.
He even has a favourite tukupu… more on this in future videos.
For him the language is an integral part of the culture and a source of pride, and he wants ta rē Moriori accessible to everyone, not just those of us living here.

That’s the thinking behind this year’s Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori too.
HMT are sending more resources to the mainland so our people right throughout the motchu can come together and celebrate ta rē, wherever they are.
Tareo!
Me rongo
🌱

11/10/2026

🎉 WIN | TUKUPU OF THE DAY

We're kicking off Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori 2026 with our very first Tukupu of the Day!

💛 Heremei = Welcome

Let's give a HUGE heremei to Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori 2026!

🎁 WANT TO WIN? Put your new tukupu to the test! Use 'heremei' in a sentence in the comments below and you'll be in the draw to WIN today’s Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori prize pack!

11/10/2026

💛 TA WIK’ A TA RĒ MORIORI 2026 IS HERE! 💛

Our favourite wik’ of the year has officially begun, and we couldn’t be more tareo (excited)!

For the next tewhitu (seven) days, we’re celebrating all things ta rē Moriori – with a whole lot of learning, activities and fun along the way!

Whether you’re on Rēkohu, across Aotearoa or further afield, there’s something for everyone. Learn a new tukupu, give ta rē a go, join an event or simply share the celebrations with your hūnau and ho (family and friends)!

Learn something new, use a little ta rē Moriori every day and help us make our second Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori bigger and better than ever!

Let the celebrations begin! 🎉💛

10/10/2026

RĀ TEHI TO GO! 🎉

Just rā tehi – ONE DAY – until Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori kicks off! ❤️🙌

The countdown is almost over, and we're SO ready for a wik’ full of ta rē, rongo and celebrations! 🥳

From Rēkohu to communities across Aotearoa and beyond, we can't wait to see ta rē Moriori being spoken, shared, celebrated and heard!

Whether you're joining us at an event, learning your first tukupu, downloading our free resources or simply giving a ‘kīoranga’ to someone you meet, there's a way for EVERYONE to get involved.

So gather your hūnau, brush up on your tukupu and get ready to celebrate!

09/10/2026

❤️ RĀ TERU TO GO! ❤️

Just rā teru – TWO DAYS – until Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori!

What are TWO tukupu (words) in ta rē Moriori you could work into your everyday conversations?
It could be a simple greeting, a word you use all the time, or something new you've been wanting to learn!
The more we use ta rē Moriori in our everyday lives, the more we help keep it alive and thriving. ❤️
So, tell us! What are your two tukupu? Drop them in the comments below and inspire someone else to give them a go! 👇

08/10/2026

RĀ TORU TO GO! 🎉

Just rā toru – THREE DAYS – until Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori! ❤️
To get you in the festive mood, here are our TOP 3 FREE resources to kick-start your celebrations! 🙌

🌈 1. Bingo Aninawa (colour bingo)�Get your bingo on! A fun way to learn your colours in ta rē Moriori with your hūnau, hoa or classmates. Who doesn't love a little friendly competition?! Ke tatahioi! Let’s play!

🎨 2. Tupukapuka Mahi (our new activity book)�Need to keep the tchimirik’ entertained for the last few days of the school holidays? We've got you covered! With over 140 pages of puzzles, colouring, games and activities, there's plenty of fun to be had before Ta Wik’ even begins!

💌 3. Email Signatures�Spread the word without saying a word! Add a Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori signature to your emails and remind everyone in your inbox that the celebrations are almost here.

All these resources are available to download on our website.

07/10/2026

✨ RĀ TEWHA TO GO! ✨

Just rā tewha – FOUR DAYS – until Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori!

You don’t have to know lots of ta rē to get involved. Here are 4 easy ways to bring a little more ta rē Moriori into your day:

👋 Greet someone in ta rē
🎶 Listen to a rongo Moriori (Moriori song) - search Hokotehi Moriori Trust on your favourite music streaming service
🗣️ Learn one new tukupu
🏠 Teach that tukupu to someone in your hunau

Every tukupu spoken, heard and shared helps ta rē to thrive.

06/10/2026

👋 RĀ TERIMA TO GO! 👋

Just rā terima – FIVE DAYS – until Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori! 🎉

So, here are 5 ways to say hello in ta rē Moriori to get you warmed up:

👋 Kīoranga
Hello! A greeting of wellness.

👤 Tena ko
Greetings to you – one person.

👥 Tena koru
Greetings to you – two people.

👥👥 Tena kotau
Greetings to you – three or more people.

🙌 Kohi mai ra
Welcome!

Pick one and give it a go today – at home, at mahi, at kura or when you bump into someone down the road.

Rā terima to go! Ka takina ta rē Moriori! ❤️

06/10/2026

✨ Ta Wik’ a Ta Rē Moriori is on next week! ✨

Check out what’s happening on Rēkohu below and come along to celebrate ta rē Moriori with us! ❤️

If you're hosting a Ta Wik' a Ta Rē Moriori event, let us know!

Address

Kopinga Marae
Christchurch
8942

Website

http://www.moriori.co.nz/

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