"Kia kaha" is well understood in New Zealand English with its meaning of "be strong". We often talk about languages as if they are people – talking about language health, strength and revitalisation. So when we say "Kia kaha te reo Māori" we’re saying - "Let’s make the Māori language strong".

Learn about te Reo Māori.

Learn why te Reo Māori is so important to us.

Learn what you can do to celebrate te Wiki o te Re Māori.