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!
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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: 20-Aug-2026
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 our Māori language support group Kawhe and Kōrero and through our daily kupu o te rā challenges. Plus – discover local talent at our preschool sessions featuring local Kura Kapa haka groups!Kapa Haka PerformancesCelebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori at Waimakariri Libraries with kapa haka performances from our local kura. Rangiora Library:Te Kura Tuatahi o Rangiora| Rangiora Borough SchoolTuesday 1 September, 10am St Joseph’s School RangioraTuesday 15 September, 1.30pm
Kaiapoi Library:St Patricks SchoolWednesday 2 September, 10.30amTe Kura o Ruataniwha| Kaiapoi North School Wednesday 16 September, 10.30amTe Kura Tuatahi o Kaiapoi| Kaiapoi Borough School Thursday 17 September, 11am
Oxford Town Hall:Oxford Area SchoolTuesday 15 September, 10.30am Kawhe and KōreroJoin us for a relaxed te reo Māori language support group where learners of all levels can come together for a cuppa, practise everyday kōrero, and build confidence using te reo Māori. This welcoming, hapori-led group is a chance to connect with others, share what you know, learn new kupu, and enjoy te reo Māori games and resources in a supportive library space. Starting in Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and held on the 3rd Friday on the month after then.Rangiora Library Friday 18 September, 3.30-5pmTe 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! Don't have social media? Get a librarian to take a photo of you or email your photo to librart@wmk.govt.nzKupu o te rā Discover a new kupu o te rā each day during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Keep an eye out in our library spaces and online as we share a daily word, its meaning, and simple ways to use it in everyday kōrero. This is an easy, fun way for tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and staff to build confidence, grow their vocabulary, and help keep te reo Māori visible and thriving in our hapori.
