Mahuru Māori: Challenge to use as much te reo as you can has begun
The 2026 Mahuru Māori challenge is underway from Friday 11 September.
The premise of the initiative is to speak as much te reo as possible.
Depending on your level of fluency this could mean greeting everyone you come into contact with in te reo Māori only, speaking te reo for 2 hours every day or speaking only te reo for the entire month.
Or you could try to extend your knowledge and skills by following a calendar of daily challenges (tailored to beginner, intermediate or advanced fluency) that the organisers have put together.
The aim of the initiative, which launched in 2014, is to help revitalise the Māori language.
For early childhood educators, doing the challenge can support tamariki to learn the language alongside you.
You can track your progress towards your challenge goals by registering on the Mahuru Māori website.
Some ECE specific te reo and cultural guidance and resources on our website:
Supporting the Language of Aotearoa. Mauri Ora, Mauri Rere – Striving to Thrive
Tikanga in Practice – guidance for teachers and educators on tikanga
Ko Tau Rourou Ko Taku Rourou ā Kua Mārama Shared Understandings and Reflection on Wairua
Working Towards Culturally Safe and Inclusive Early Childhood Work Environments
Explainer: Two Curriculum Paths — Te Ara Whānui and Te Ara Māori
Are you participating in the Mahuru Māori challenge this year? What is your goal? Drop your comment below.
