Maori Language Week

“Kia kaha ake! Give it a go” (“key message for Māori Language Week 2006”).

Every winter in July (I love writing that), New Zealand celebrates Maori Language Week. For 2006 it’s Monday, July 24th to Sunday, July 30th.

Official Web site (http://www.nzreo.org.nz/) [EDIT (3/26/2010): site content gone]

UPDATED (July 20, 2006): 100 Maori Words, with sound files

The Maori language (te reo Māori) is a minority language but an official language in New Zealand. However, there’s a bit of a controversy about using it on bilingual road signs.