Te Tohu Reo Māori Award

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

Established in 2024, Te Tohu Reo Māori award is an important 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. 

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: Hiria Tumoana, The 2024 Te Tohu Reo Māori Award winner with Hon Penny Simmonds, Minister of Tertiary Education and Skills

Supporting Documents

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Te Tohu Reo Māori Award | 2025 Guidelines

The guidelines for making a nomination for the Te Whatu Kairangi Te Tohu Reo Māori award in 2025. The document contains both te reo Māori and English.

(PDF, 218 KB)

  • 17 December 2024
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Hiria Tumoana

Eastern Institute of Technology


Hiria Tumoana is an icon in the Māori world for her life-time commitment to, and achievements in the revitalisation and teaching of the Māori language.