Our community libraries offer a range of activities, classes and groups for all ages with the goal of building whanaungatanga and whakatipu i te reo Māori.
Māori programmes
North
| Location | Event | Day and time |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Village | Kōrero Mai te reo Māori
| Sunday 10 - 11am |
| Takapuna | Waiata Mai Tamariki Mā - Māori songs for children Bring your whānau to the library and join Whaea Tina and Whaea Jo for children's waiata, kanikani and kōrero - songs, dance, and stories. It's the perfect opportunity to learn a little te reo Māori for yourselves too! | This programme is on hold. |
| Wellsford War Memorial | Kapa Kōrero Join us on the last Thursday of every month to explore and practice your kōrero Māori over a cuppa and kai. Kapa Kōrero is suitable for all ages and any level of confidence with te Reo Māori. Bring your whānau and enjoy the fun activities! | Last Thursday of the month 3.30 - 5pm |
West
| Location | Event | Day and time |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale | Reo Māori conversation group Support your te reo Māori journey with weekly conversation groups at Avondale Library. Make friends, share stories and reinforce your learning with locals who kōrero Māori. | Friday 11am -12pm (starts 5 February) |
| New Lynn War Memorial | Kēmu+Kōrero Play a te reo game with others with a passion for te reo Māori. Laughter guaranteed, and a great way to learn new words. All levels welcome, fully bilingual.
| Every Tuesday 10am - 11am |
| Te Manawa | Parahia Te Kakano o Te Reo with Yvonne Edwards Practice your te reo in a fun, casual and friendly environment. All levels and ages welcome. | Every other Monday 12 - 2pm |
Central
| Location | Event | Day and time |
|---|---|---|
| Grey Lynn | Kapa Kōrero Join us to practise conversing in te reo Māori, in a relaxed setting, with fellow learners of all levels. This weekly group also welcomes fluent speakers. We are all learning - kaua e whakamā (don't be shy). This isn't a class! | Monday 2 - 3pm |
South
| Location | Event | Day and time |
|---|---|---|
| Māngere Bridge Library | Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori. From beginners to fluent. A friendly and casual session that is not facilitated by library staff. | Sunday 11am-12noon |
| Sir Edmund Hillary (Papakura) | Reo & Rhyme Come along and enjoy this Māori – English bilingual Rhymetime session at Papakura Library. Songs and rhymes for children aged 18 months to 3 years. Rhymetime provides music, songs, movement and finger rhymes to pre-schoolers and their caregivers. All welcome! | Tuesday 10 -10.30am |
