Nominations Open For Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2025

The karanga is out! Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, the Māori Language Commission, is calling for nominations for Ngā Tohu Reo Māori 2025 – a celebration of those who are championing the normalisation and revitalisation of te reo Māori.

This year, the awards have been refreshed to align with five internationally recognised pillars of language revitalisation, alongside our long-standing Tohu Oranga Angitu and Tū Rangatira awards.

The updated categories reflect the full spectrum of mahi New Zealanders carry out daily, weekly or monthly to uplift te reo Māori – from inspiring new learners and using the language every day, to leadership, awareness, and innovation in te reo Māori.

Te Taura Whiri Chief Executive, Ngahiwi Apanui-Barr, says Ngā Tohu Reo Māori is about uplifting the mana of te reo Māori.

“Our awards acknowledge the incredible individuals, organisations and kaupapa breathing life into the language across communities, the private sector, academia and beyond – kia mauriora te reo!

"The revitalisation of te reo Māori belongs to all of us, te reo Māori is New Zealand’s language.

“These awards are about shining a light on those who are turning dreams into reality – making te reo a normal, living language in everyday Aotearoa – ake ake ake.”

The winners will be honoured at a special event on the evening of Friday, 7 November 2025, in Wellington.

Nominate an individual, organisation or kaupapa today! 

• Nominations are open now until 11.59 pm, 29 June. Visit our Te Taura Whiri website to make your nomination today tetaurawhiri.govt.nz
• Eligible work must have been completed between 1 May 2024 and 1 May 2025.
• You can nominate a person, kaupapa or organisation.

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