Celebrating Māori Language Week

What does 'Ake Ake Ake' mean in English?

• always and forever

• for now and then

• never and ever

• forever and ever

In what year did Aotearoa New Zealand start celebrating Māori Language Week?

• 1995

• 1975

• 1980

• 2000

How many signatures were on the Māori Language Petition presented in 1972?

• 30000

• 15000

• 50000

• 25000

What is the informal way to say hello in Māori?

• Kia ora mai

• Kia kaha

• Kia ora

• Kia te

What is the main theme of this year's Māori Language Week?

• Promoting the use of te reo Māori in everyday life.

• Celebrating traditional Māori dance forms.

• Highlighting Māori cuisine and food culture.

• Discussing Māori history and heritage.

Which city was the Māori Language Parade scheduled to take place in?

• Auckland

• Hamilton

• Christchurch

• Wellington

What is the significance of the Māori Language Petition?

• It was created to promote English as the primary language in New Zealand.

• The petition aimed to ban the use of Māori in schools and public spaces.

• It served as a tool for the government to suppress Māori culture.

• The Māori Language Petition is significant for its role in revitalizing the Māori language and raising awareness about its decline.

How many years ago was the Māori Language Petition presented?

• 60

• 51

• 45

• 30

What is the purpose of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori?

• To restrict the use of the Māori language.

• To celebrate only Māori culture without language focus.

• To promote English as the primary language.

• To promote and celebrate the Māori language.

What does the term 'te reo Māori' refer to?

• A type of dance

• A traditional food

• The Māori language

• A historical event