Waiamakariri Libraries created an amazing Māori Language Collection called Ako Collection to help you explore and learn more about Te Reo Māori.
A range of apps that make using the library easier.
Grab your library card, remember your PIN number and jump right in!
Award Winners
Waimakariri Heritage website - a place to conserve and curate community memories and taonga.
To assist teachers, Waimakariri Libraries have a feast of resources available to help teachers feed students who are hungry for knowledge.
Published: 27-Aug-2025
Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with Waimakariri Libraries.
Instead of just one week of celebration we’re delighted to offer events throughout Mahuru | September to kia kaha te reo Māori. Practice reo Māori at Kawhe and Kōrero, through our insta quizzes and kupu o te rā challenges, and by watching Moana 2 in Te Reo Māori at our screening. Plus – discover local talent at our preschool sessions featuring local Kura Kapa haka groups!Kapa Haka PerformancesRangiora Library:Tūtira Ashgrove School Tuesday 2 September,10am St Joseph’s School Tuesday 16 September, 11.30am
Te Kura Tuatahi o Rangiora Tuesday 9 September, 10amKaiapoi Library:St Patricks SchoolWednesday 3 September - 10.30amTe Kura o Ruataniwha - Kaiapoi North School Wednesday 10 September, 10.30amTe Kura Tuatahi o Kaiapoi - Kaiapoi Borough School Thursday 11 September, 11amKaiapoi High SchoolWednesday 17 September, 10.30am
Oxford Library:Oxford Area SchoolTuesday 9 September, 10.30am
Moana 2 in Te Reo Māori ScreeningTest your reo Māori at our screening of Moana 2 in Te Reo Māori. Popcorn and hot chocolate provided. Bookings required, book now via Humanitix.Kaiapoi Library Thursday 25 September, 3-5pmKawhe and KōreroLearning te reo Māori? Practice your reo Māori with like-minded individuals over a cuppa. All levels welcome.Kaiapoi Library Saturday 20 September, 11am-12noonTe Wiki o Te Reo Māori Kiriāhua| Selfie FramesShow your support for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori by snapping a picture with our Kiriāhua | Selfie Frames in our libraries. Post your picture on Instagram and/or Facebook and use our hashtag #WMK_TWOTRM to be in to win Mīharo | Prizes!
Insta Te Reo Māori QuizJump over to our Instagram and test your knowledge of Te Reo Māori on our stories from 15-19 SeptemberKupu o te rā Each day during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori we'll highlight one kupu | word. Use the kupu in a sentence with one of our friendly staff and receive a rare| sweet!
