Auckland Council Libraries: Māori programmes

Māori programmes

Our community libraries offer a range of activities, classes and groups for all ages with the goal of building whanaungatanga and whakatipu i te reo Māori.

Find out what's happening at a library near you.


North

Location
​Event
Day and time
​Albany Village
Kōrero Mai te reo Māori
​Sunday
10 - 11am
Mahurangi East
​Ngā Pīwakawaka o Mahurangi Te Reo Support Rōpū

More experienced whānau in our rohe often feel isolated when it comes to being able to share their reo, needing to 'use it, not lose it', while others are wanting to know more and are first time learners. Our rōpū builds whānaungatanga and offers support for all. Ako atu, ako mai.
Monday
10 - 11am
Takapuna
​Waiata Mai Tamariki Mā - Māori songs for children

Bring your whānau to the library and join Whaea Tina and Whaea Jo for children's waiata, kanikani and kōrero - songs, dance, and stories. It's the perfect opportunity to learn a little te reo Māori for yourselves too!
This programme is on hold.
This session also runs through school and public holidays.
Wellsford War Memorial
Kapa Kōrero

Join us on the last Thursday of every month to explore and practice your kōrero Māori over a cuppa and kai.

Kapa Kōrero is suitable for all ages and any level of confidence with te Reo Māori. Bring your whānau and enjoy the fun activities!
​Last Thursday of the month
3.30 - 5pm

*This session also runs during public and school holidays. Holiday timetables may differ. Please contact your library for more information.


West

Location
​Event
Day and time
Avondale
Reo Māori conversation group

Support your te reo Māori journey with weekly conversation groups at Avondale Library. Make friends, share stories and reinforce your learning with locals who kōrero Māori.
Friday
11am  -12pm
(starts 5 February)
This session also runs through school and public holidays.
New Lynn War Memorial
Kēmu+Kōrero

Play a te reo game with others with a passion for te reo Māori. Laughter guaranteed, and a great way to learn new words. All levels welcome, fully bilingual.
  • We meet inside the New Lynn Library.
Every Tuesday
10am - 11am
Te Manawa
​Parahia Te Kakano o Te Reo with Yvonne Edwards

Practice your te reo in a fun, casual and friendly environment. All levels and ages welcome.
Every Monday
12 - 2pm

*This session also runs during public and school holidays. Holiday timetables may differ. Please contact your library for more information.

Central

Location
​Event
Day and time
Grey Lynn
​Kapa Kōrero

Join us to practise conversing in te reo Māori, in a relaxed setting, with fellow learners of all levels. This weekly group also welcomes fluent speakers. We are all learning - kaua e whakamā (don't be shy). This isn't a class!
Monday
2 - 3pm
​Mt Roskill
​Kōrero Mai!

Casual Te Reo conversations for all levels

Drop in to work on your te reo conversation skills with other local learners. Join us for a relaxed session of kōrero in te reo Māori. This is a chance to kōrero Māori with other speakers about anything you want in a relaxed, friendly environment. From beginners to fluent, come along and kōrero. This is a casual session and is not facilitated by library staff.

All levels welcome.
​Thursday
4:45 - 5:45pm

*This session also runs during public and school holidays. Holiday timetables may differ. Please contact your library for more information.


South

Location
​Event
Day and time
Māngere Bridge Library
Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu

A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori. From beginners to fluent. A friendly and casual session that is not facilitated by library staff.
Sunday
​11am-12noon
Sir Edmund Hillary (Papakura)
Reo & Rhyme

Come along and enjoy this Māori – English bilingual Rhymetime session at Papakura Library. Songs and rhymes for children aged 18 months to 3 years. Rhymetime provides music, songs, movement and finger rhymes to pre-schoolers and their caregivers. All welcome!
​Tuesday
10 -10.30am


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Auckland Council Libraries:Māori programmes