Te Tohu Reo Māori Award

Every year, Te Whatu Kairangi celebrates outstanding tertiary educators who have excelled in supporting Māori learners.

A new award in 2024, Te Tohu Reo Māori award is an important new addition that recognises the practice of kaiako who teach te reo Māori. 

The award celebrates those who have worked relentlessly and successfully among whānau, teaching and learning institutions, and wider communities to teach, revitalise and normalise te reo Māori for future generations. 

More information is available in the following brief Overview of Te Tohu Reo Māori document.

Listen to Kaihautū Mātauranga Māori – Dr Joseph Te Rito talking to Radio Waatea about the new Te Tohu Reo Maori Award. English Audio | Te Reo Māori Audio

 

Watch a short video about Te Tohu Reo Māori Award

Pictured above left: Dr Ēnoka Murphy, 2023 Prime Minister’s Educator of the Year and Kaupapa Māori Awardee

Supporting Documents

Document

Te Tohu Reo Maori Award Information

Information about the 2024 Te Whatu Kairangi awards, including the new Te Tohu Reo Māori Award, and how to apply. 

(PDF, 1.8 MB)

  • 5 March 2024
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Document

Te Tohu Reo Maori Award guidelines

(PDF, 365 KB)

  • 22 February 2024
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